Ephesians 1:18-19a – What Do We Pray About?
Welcome to Episode 9 of our Ephesians podcast series. In this episode, David Christensen continues Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1:18–19a, addressing one of the most practical questions believers face: What should we pray for when life feels overwhelming?
In a world marked by anxiety, uncertainty, and constant pressure, Paul teaches us that prayer is God’s antidote to worry. Rather than asking for circumstances to change, Paul prays that believers would experience enlightened understanding, that the “eyes of their hearts” would be opened so they can truly comprehend what God has already given them in Christ.
Paul identifies three truths that bring lasting confidence: the hope of God’s calling, the riches of His inheritance, and the surpassing greatness of His power toward those who believe. When these truths move from information to comprehension, fear gives way to confidence and prayer transforms worry into trust.
This episode reminds us that prayer doesn’t just change our circumstances, it changes us.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why prayer is God’s answer to anxiety and worry
- What Paul means by the eyes of the heart being enlightened
- How confidence grows from understanding who we are in Christ
- Why our hope is anchored in God’s past work, future inheritance, and present power
- How knowing God’s power equips us to face today’s pressures with confidence
About Pastor David Christensen (Th.M., D.Min.)
Founder and president of The Rephidim Project, David has served pastors and church leaders worldwide through expository preaching and training, after 28 years as preaching pastor at Galilee Church (Gorham, Maine) and service at New England Bible College as professor and academic leader. He’s authored six books and continues to champion faithful Bible exposition.
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