That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; — Ephesians 3:16

What is one of the best things we can do for the Christians we love? We can ask God to help them. But we can also pray that God will give them power through his Spirit who lives inside them. The same Holy Spirit brought Jesus back to life (Eph. 1:19). God’s great gift to those who ask for the Holy Spirit is this same Spirit (Luke 11:13). The same Holy Spirit brought life back to a valley full of dead bodies (Ezekiel 37). And if we ask, this same Holy Spirit will help those we love to grow stronger in the Lord.

 

Thought

What is one of the best things we can do for the Christians we love? We can ask God to help them. But we can also pray that God will give them power through his Spirit who lives inside them. The same Holy Spirit brought Jesus back to life (Eph. 1:19). God’s great gift to those who ask for the Holy Spirit is this same Spirit (Luke 11:13). The same Holy Spirit brought life back to a valley full of dead bodies (Ezekiel 37). And if we ask, this same Holy Spirit will help those we love to grow stronger in the Lord.

 

Prayer

My brothers and sisters in Christ need your grace, mercy, and strength to be poured into their lives by the power of your Spirit, mighty and awesome God. Certain people require conviction of their sinfulness. For their arduous journey ahead, some people require fortitude and bravery. Some people require strength to get rid of their personal sin problems. Please, by the power of your Holy Spirit, strengthen them from the inside out. In Jesus’s precious name I pray. Amen.