God wants to do something __________ us before He does something __________ us.
Prayer: "God, change me."
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love. Ephesians 3:14-17
1. Make room for God's __________.
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being. Ephesians 3:16 (Memory Verse)
For this reason I kneel before the Father. Ephesians 3:14
2. Make room for God's __________.
So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Ephesians 3:17a
"Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me." John 15:4
3. Make room for God's __________.
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love. Ephesians 3:17b
Do not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2a
Application:
- Pray daily: "God, change me." Begin each day by asking God to reveal what He wants to do in your life.
- Read Ephesians 3:14-21 everyday. Make it your own prayer.
- Identify one area to surrender. Is there something you are holding back that is keeping you from fully trusting Jesus?