Prayers of the Book of Ephesians
Ephesians praises God’s saving grace and teaches the church to pray for spiritual understanding, unity, maturity, and strength.
For Spiritual Understanding
Scripture: Ephesians 1:15–23 (ESV)
Prayer: “Father of glory, give me wisdom to know You better and open my heart to the hope and power found in Christ.”
To Grasp Christ’s Love
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14–21 (ESV)
Prayer: “Father, strengthen me through Your Spirit and root me in the immeasurable love of Christ.”
For Unity and Maturity
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1–16 (ESV)
Prayer: “Lord, help Your church walk in humility, patience, truth, and love until we grow into Christlike maturity.”
For a New Way of Life
Scripture: Ephesians 4:17–32; 5:1–2 (ESV)
Prayer: “Jesus, help me put off my former ways and live in truth, purity, kindness, forgiveness, and love.”
For Strength in Spiritual Battle
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–20 (ESV)
Prayer: “Lord, make me strong in You. Clothe me with Your armor and keep me alert and prayerful.”