I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the mighty working of his strength.

Ephesians 1:18-19 CSB

The second part of Paul's prayer is about the greatness of God's power. 

And the direction of that power.

Towards us.

He is for us. 

In the next few verses Paul describes what the outworking of that power looked like, the resurrection of Jesus.

His prayer here, is that we won't lose sight of the resurrection, or that our eyes would be opened so that we will understand more of what it means, and how we live in the light of that. 

As I read this prayer I'm challenged about the selfishness of my own prayers sometimes. I wonder what would shift if I started my day asking God to enlighten the eyes of my heart.

I'm seeing, but need enlightening.

What Lord, do you want to shift in my heart today, who do you want me to see as you do, how does the resurrection of Jesus shift my day, my actions and choices.

Enlighten my heart today Lord.

Amen

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