Five Powerful Prayers

Five Powerful Prayers

Paul was a praying apostle. His prayers are always full of love, power and authority. These five prayers that Paul prayed will boost your faith in God and increase your effectiveness in prayer:

1. Paul thanked God for each one of his people
“I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus…” (1 Corinthians 1:4)

“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy…” (Philippians 1:3-4)

2. Paul prayed they would be full of hope
“…having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which He has called you, what are the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints…” (Ephesians 1:18)
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:13)

3. Paul prayed they would be strengthened with spiritual power
“…that according to the riches of His glory He may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being.” (Ephesians 3:16 ESV)
“…that you may know…what is the immeasurable greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His great might.” (Ephesians 1:18-19)
“May you be strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might…” (Colossians 1:11a)

4. Paul prayed they would grow in their love for others
“…that you, being rooted and grounded in love…” (Ephesians 3:17b)
“And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more…” (Philippians 1:9)

5. Paul prayed they would live in peace and unity
“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 15:5-6)
“Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.” (2 Thessalonians 3:16)