Eph 3:14-21 “Praying Parents”
What would it be like to have had a praying parent? Imagine
the scene of you tip-toeing down the steps in an early morning hour and hearing
your parent(s) praying for you. You know eavesdropping is impolite but when you
hear your name you stop and listen. What do you hear and how might it change
your focus, your day, your thoughts, your responses?
God has given us the privilege of eavesdropping in on the imprisoned
Paul’s prayer time as he utters “for this reason, Father, I pray.”
These are clear words that Paul has a passion for the
Ephesians, his children in the faith. In eavesdropping we overhear: “I pray
that You, Almighty Father would strengthen my precious children in their inner
man, [in order that] your beloved Son, Jesus Christ may dwell in the hearts of
my children by faith, [in order that] my precious children may be able to
comprehend the full scope of your unfathomable love, [in order that] that they
might be filled to overflowing with your fullness and your Holy Spirit power.
And, Father, I commit them to you trusting that you will do far beyond all I
ask or think, for these are your children. Amen. ” [Author’s paraphrase].
If you heard these with your name attached, would your day
be different and if so how? How might our family life, our church life not only
be sustained but invigorated?
Take time today to ponder, pray and watch for results.
