For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, (Ephesians 1:15-18 ESV)
It is always good to start by thanking God for all his love and goodness to us, before we ask him for anything. It is good to do this every day.
The best thing to ask for people, is that they will know God better. He is the only one who can give us everything that we need to live a good life that pleases God.
God has promised us rich and great blessings, but this does not mean lots of money and a rich life. God has promised us everything that we need to live a life that pleases him (2 Peter 1:3). But there were times when Jesus himself had no money (Matthew 17:27) and apostles such as Peter and Paul sometimes had no money (Acts 3:6; Philippians 4:12-13). So we must learn to trust God when we do not have all the things that we think we need. Do not believe preachers or other people who say that God will make you rich if you give money to them.
The Christians in Ephesus showed their love for all of God’s people. Think of ways that you can show love to all God’s people; in the place where you live, not just to the members of your church. Are there any ways that you could help other church groups? Could you help them in spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ? Could you form a choir to sing in different places, such as markets, hospitals or prisons, about God’s love and power?
It is always good to start by thanking God for all his love and goodness to us, before we ask him for anything. It is good to do this every day.
The best thing to ask for people, is that they will know God better. He is the only one who can give us everything that we need to live a good life that pleases God.
God has promised us rich and great blessings, but this does not mean lots of money and a rich life. God has promised us everything that we need to live a life that pleases him (2 Peter 1:3). But there were times when Jesus himself had no money (Matthew 17:27) and apostles such as Peter and Paul sometimes had no money (Acts 3:6; Philippians 4:12-13). So we must learn to trust God when we do not have all the things that we think we need. Do not believe preachers or other people who say that God will make you rich if you give money to them.
The Christians in Ephesus showed their love for all of God’s people. Think of ways that you can show love to all God’s people; in the place where you live, not just to the members of your church. Are there any ways that you could help other church groups? Could you help them in spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ? Could you form a choir to sing in different places, such as markets, hospitals or prisons, about God’s love and power?
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