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Ephesians: Things Money Can\u2019t BuyEphesians 1:15-22 A Prayer for the ChurchSeptember 16, 2012Please turn in your Bibles to the book of Ephesians 1:15Vs 15: Faith and Love: the foundation of the Christian ExperienceApp: Are you enjoying a moment by moment walk of faith?App: Do you have an innate love for God\u2019s children? \u201cA new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.\u201d John 13:34-35Vs 17: That you may know God better epi + gnosis = to know in such a way as to lean uponApp: To know God in such a way as to lean on Him Vs 18a: That you may know the hope to which God has called you Enlightened (photizo): image Heart: not emotion, but inner manApp: That God would give us a snapshot of what He\u2019s called us toVs 18b: That you may know the riches of God\u2019s glorious inheritance You are His inheritance\u201cThe kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Matthew 13:44App: God gave His life to purchase you Vs 19: That you may know His incomparably great powerIt\u2019s for us, The ChurchApp: Let the idea of exercising God\u2019s power stretch your faithFather in heaven, I give all praise, honor and glory to you. This morning I want to agree with this prayer you gave Paul and claim it for myself, for _________ and for this church body. \u2022I pray that you would give me the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that I may know you better. \u2022I pray that the eyes of my heart may be enlightened in order that I may know the hope to which you have called me\u2022I pray that the eyes of my heart may be enlightened in order that I may understand the riches of your glorious inheritance in the saints\u2022I pray that the eyes of my heart may be enlightened in order that I may fully grasp your incomparably great power made available for us who believeThank you for hearing my prayer and answering.In Jesus name, AmenWhat is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?