Prayer from Ephesians 1:6

Ephesians 1:6--KJV--To the praise of the glory of His grace, wherein He hath made us accepted in the beloved.

Remember vs 4--It was God's choice that we stand before Him holy and blameless because of His love.

Remember vs 5--God adopted us as His very own children through Jesus Christ just because He wanted to and no one could stop Him.

He chose to love us and call us His very own children just because He wanted to. It didn't matter how bad we were. His love was going to blot out the sins of those who received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Those sins would never be remembered any more. Those who try to stand before God and declare our meanness to Him would find that He would refuse to listen to their accusations. As far as God is concerned, the blood-bought Christian is sinless.

Paul, as well as the rest of us that have tasted of His agape love, refer to this as His glorious grace. We didn't pay Him for it. We don't have to work for it.  God FREELY bestows His grace to all of those who ask for it.

But, please note, this grace has been offered to all of mankind without any reservation. It has been offered to the most dastardly criminal, the most heinous terrorist, the most ungodly leader as well as to us. Equally, it has been offered to those who have hurt us, treated us ugly and said mean things about us.

Jesus said in John 13:34--KJV--A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. Jesus, like His Father, proved His love for the sinner time and time again in the four gospels. He even showed His love for those disciples that would turn their backs on Him by washing their feet at the last supper. He set a high standard for all of us.

Prayers will be answered and a move of God will come when we finally obey God's command and love one another like He loved us. That goes for the criminals, the terrorists, the elected officials as well as your loved ones, church members and co-workers. We show them God's love just like Jesus showed it here on this earth. He treated people as if they hadn't done anything wrong. He even prayed that His Father would forgive those who crucified Him.

Pray with me:

Father, help me to lay aside everything that would hinder me from having a more effectual prayer life. Help me to love like You do. Help me to see everyone through Your eyes of compassion. Let Your love for all of mankind be the force that drives my prayers.

Just like Saul of Tarsus, bring the sinners to a life changing experience with you. I ask that you put circumstances between them and the evil they plan so that their plans fall apart. Speak to their hearts in a way that would help them to realize that they are fighting against God Almighty.

I pray that the children of God continue to tear down the dividing walls that keep us from joining our prayer forces. Remove all envy and malice keeping us apart. Help us to love beyond the pain of our hearts and join our souls in service to You. Open doors of ministry that only You can open and grant us a mighty revival in Jesus Name we pray, Amen.