A Prayer for Wisdom and Revelation

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Revelation

I studied Paul’s prayer in Ephesians, it struck me how much we, as believers, still need the Spirit of wisdom and revelation—so we can really, truly know God as our Father.

This isn’t just about knowing facts. It’s about God opening our hearts, making His love personal and real. Let me walk you through Paul’s prayer and what it means for us today.

Paul’s Prayer for the Church

Paul writes to the believers in Ephesus, and he says this: I keep thanking God for you. I always remember you in my prayers—asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be open, so you can see and understand the hope that comes from His calling, the richness of His glorious inheritance, and the immeasurable greatness of His power for all who believe. All of this is what He did through Christ—raising Him from the dead and seating Him on His throne in heaven, (Ephesians 1:15–20a, 13–14).

Why We Still Need Revelation

Paul wasn’t just talking to unbelievers. These were Christians—people who already believed in Jesus, loved one another, and were growing in faith.

Still, Paul prayed for more—a deeper coming to know God as their Father, through His Spirit.

And that’s key: Being “in Christ” or even filled with the Spirit doesn’t mean we automatically know everything about God.

No, understanding His love and plan is something He reveals to us. It’s a gift we receive as the Spirit opens our eyes, little by little.

God as Our Father

Paul’s words remind us: God isn’t just “the father of Jesus,” He’s our Father. Sometimes translations make it sound different, but Paul wants us to see—it’s not just a distant, fatherly figure.

It’s a personal, close relationship. Because of Jesus, we’re not just outsiders or adopted children; we’re restored as sons and daughters of the real Father. In Christ, you belong.

The Glorious Father

When Paul calls Him “the glorious Father,” he points out two things: First, God’s fatherhood is beyond anything we humans can imagine.

All earthly fathers are just faint pictures, shadows pointing back to Him, the true and faithful Father.

Second, He’s “the God of our Lord Jesus Christ,” which shows us how completely Jesus reveals the heart of the Father—His eternal purpose to unite people from every nation, making us all heirs of His love.

What That Means for Us Today

Paul’s prayer sums it up like this:

• That we would know the hope of God’s calling on our lives

• That we’d see the riches of our inheritance as His kids

• And that we’d understand the greatness of His power—power made real in us, the ones who believe

This isn’t just childhood faith. It’s maturity—growing up into all that God has for us. And here’s a comforting truth: the Spirit is already the guarantee of our inheritance.

But we also keep living in hope—believing that one day, we’ll see even more of what God has promised.

How to Pray for Revelation

If you want to really know God as your Father, don’t try to figure it all out on your own. Pray like Paul did: “Glorious Father, God of our Lord Jesus, give me Your Spirit of revelation. Open the eyes of my heart so I can see the hope You’ve called me to—and the riches of my inheritance as Your child.”

And pray this: “Father, give me Your Spirit of wisdom. Help me walk in Your truth, and experience the power that raised Jesus from the dead and lifted Him above all things.”

Remember, every promise in God’s Word is ours—sealed in Christ, secured by His Spirit.

A Heart Full of Confidence

Friend, knowing God as your Father changes everything. It moves you from living like an orphan—alone and unsure—to living like a loved child, full of confidence and belonging.

I pray for you today that God opens our eyes and reveals His glorious love.

Because when you see your Father clearly, everything changes. You walk with hope, enabling grace, and a new sense of purpose—every day.

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