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For this reason I kneel before the Father. (Eph. 3:14)

Expanded Passage: Ephesians 3:14-21

He worked on the railroad, but more importantly, he was a man of God. He didn’t drop his love for God off at the church doors but carried it with him as he left. When he began to have issues with his knees, the doctor said he had never seen knees like his—they were as thick and tough as an elephant’s knees. Why? Because he had spent so much time on his knees interceding for his family, church family, and friends. He was faithful to take their needs to his heavenly Father.

Paul spent much time on his knees, too. In his words, “I kneel before the Father.” His prayers weren’t for show, but were earnest prayers for fellow Christians. He prayed for strength, that they would comprehend the magnitude of God and the sacrifice of Jesus. Paul loved the church at Ephesus and showed his love by the fervent, focused prayers he prayed for them.

We often think to pray for those who have physical, financial, or spiritual needs. But how often do we think to pray that our loved one’s roots will grow deep in the love of Jesus. That they would have a glimpse of how much God loves them. Most of all, that they would grasp the faith needed to believe God answers over-the-top prayers.

Remember that the best gift we can give to others is prayer.

Pamela J. Kuhn’s favorite word is joy, and her favorite place is anywhere that holds books and sells tea. Her husband, RB, is a professor at Indiana Wesleyan University.

© 2024 Wesleyan Publishing House. Reprinted from Light from the Word. Used by permission. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®.