The Power and Purpose of Prayer

EPHESIANS 1

Main points/highlights: –

• To Paul knowledge is a profound and deep awareness of God
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• The power of presence changes everything
• Paul’s main prayer over Ephesus: Get more God
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• Sometimes prayer needs to be an embrace
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Supporting scriptures: Ephesians 1:1-23

Discussion or reflection questions for the congregation

• Do you ever find that improved circumstances lead to indifference towards pursuing God?
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• How often do you remind yourself of God’s presences in your life?
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• Would more awareness change anything about how you live?
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• Does your time with God look more like a FaceTime conversation or a hug from a loved one?
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Takeaways or application points

• Knowledge of God is more than facts and figures, its having a deep awareness of God
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• The primary purpose and power of prayer is to ask God for more of Him
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• Growing in your awareness of God will change your life
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