Strolling Through Ephesians Praying For Your Grandchildren

by | Oct 19, 2009 | 0 comments

Strolling through Ephesians, we bump into a bunch of “Be’s”.
Be holy and blameless.  (5:27)
Be completely humble and gentle.  (4:2)
Be patient. (4:2)
Be made new in the attitude of your minds.  (4:23)
Be kind and compassionate to one another.  (4:32)
Be imitators of God.  (5:1)
Be strong in the Lord.  (6:10)
Be very careful how you live, as wise people.  (5:15)
Be alert and always keep on praying.  (6:18)

Loving Lord, I pray You will create in _________________ a thirst to please You.
May _________choose to imitate you – walking in harmony with Your will in personal integrity and in relationships with people.
I ask, Father, that You continue to build into ______________

holiness,

humbleness,

gentleness,

and patience.

Keep_____________–developing and growing in

kindness,

compassion,

wisdom,

and strength.

I pray, O God, that You would help ___________ be alert and aware of danger and to develop a habit of prayer.

Used by permission from “Praying Grandmothers” Peggy Powell

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