A Prayer for a Strengthened Church | Matt Beasley

Ephesians 3:14–21 — Paul kneels and prays that Christ would take up residence in your heart. Lead Pastor Matt Beasley continues A Study Through Ephesians at Severns Valley.

With chapters 1–3 preparing us for everything Paul will ask in chapters 4–6, he pauses to pray — and the prayer itself teaches us: see how great God is, and how much you need Him. For Christ to dwell — to take up residence — asks something hard of us: honesty with ourselves and with God about what's actually in our hearts.

A few things to carry into your week: - "Dwelling" means Christ taking up residence — and He delights to, even knowing every wayward, fearful thing in your heart. - You can fool everyone around you, but only daily honesty lets Christ push out what distracts and numbs. - It's a decision no parent or pastor can make for you — it's yours, every single day. - God can do far more than we ask or imagine, so pray bold, specific prayers — by name, for your street, for your classroom.

"What would change if you prayed, specifically and by name, for the salvation of everyone on your street?"

April 19, 2026

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