Prayer Journal: Based on Ephesians 1:15–23

Day 1: Gratitude for Their Faith and Love

Verse focus: “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people...” (Eph. 1:15)

Prayer Prompt: Thank God for the person’s faith and their love for God and others.

Father, I thank You for [name] and their faith in You, Lord Jesus. Thank You for the love they show to those around them. Continue to nurture and grow their faith and love, so others may see Your work in their life."

Day 2: Prayer for Wisdom and Revelation

Verse focus: “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better.” (Eph. 1:17)

Prayer Prompt: Ask God to bless them with wisdom and revelation to know Him more deeply.

"Lord, I pray that [name] would receive Your Spirit of wisdom and revelation. Help them grow in their understanding of who You are and in intimacy with You."

Day 3: Enlightenment of the Heart

Verse focus: “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you...” (Eph. 1:18a)

Prayer Prompt: Pray for their heart to be opened to understand the hope of God’s calling in their life.

"Heavenly Father, open [name]’s heart to see and understand the glorious hope that You’ve given us through Christ. May this hope give them strength and purpose."

Day 4: Awareness of God’s Rich Inheritance

Verse focus: “...the riches of His glorious inheritance in His holy people.” (Eph. 1:18b)*

Prayer Prompt: Ask God to help them grasp the infinite value they have as part of His people.

"Lord, let [name] understand the riches of being part of Your family, Your holy inheritance. Remind them that they are deeply treasured by You and have access to Your abundant blessings."

Day 5: Strength and Power in Their Life

Verse focus: “...and His incomparably great power for us who believe.” (Eph. 1:19)

Prayer Prompt: Pray for them to experience God’s power in their daily life.

"Father, I ask that [name] would experience Your surpassing power at work in their life—the same power that raised Christ from the dead. May they live boldly, knowing You are with them and working through them."

Day 6: Trust in Christ’s Sovereignty

Verse focus: “God placed all things under His feet and appointed Him to be head over everything for the church.” (Eph. 1:22)

Prayer Prompt: Pray for their trust in Christ’s authority and His guidance over their life.

"Lord Jesus, help [name] rest in the truth that You are reigning over all things and have authority in every situation. Teach them to trust Your leadership and follow Your plan with confidence."

Day 7: Acknowledging Christ’s Body, the Church

Verse focus: “...which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills everything in every way.” (Eph. 1:23)

Prayer Prompt: Pray for their connection to the church and for them to live as part of Christ’s body.

"Father, I pray that [name] would grow in unity with other believers as part of Your church. Teach them what it means to serve, love, and contribute as a vital part of Christ’s body."

This prayer journal can be customized for anyone, and you can repeat it weekly while focusing on Ephesians 1:15–23. Encourage the person being prayed for by sharing some of the passages or thoughts from your prayers. GPT4o