13/5 - Thy Kingdom Come - Ephesians 1:15-23
Some questions that came out from our Zoom time this morning as we reflected on Ephesians 1:15–23…
We were reminded of the song “Open the Eyes of My Heart” — what might it look like for us, day by day, to ask God to open the eyes of our hearts so that we see Him more clearly?
There was a strong sense of thankfulness flowing through our sharing. Paul keeps giving thanks for the church — who are the people God has placed in your life that you need to pause and give thanks for today?
We were encouraged to keep praying for others and to let gratitude shape our prayer life. How might prayer change if thanksgiving became its starting point rather than an afterthought?
We noticed something poetic in Paul’s language — he moves from prayer into awe, especially as he speaks of Christ filling everything in every way. Where do we most need to recover a sense of awe at who Jesus is?
We were struck again by the “incomparably great power” available to those who believe. What would change in our daily lives if we truly believed God’s power was at work within us?
There was a reminder of the story of St John’s — faith that has been lived out here for generations. How does remembering the faithfulness of those who have gone before us encourage us to be faithful in our own time?
At the same time, what might it look like for us not just to look back with gratitude, but to take responsibility for passing on faith to the next generation?
We reflected on how easy it can be to feel alone or disconnected from God, almost forgetting that we belong to Him. When do you most struggle to remember that you are part of God’s family?
How might our sense of belonging change if we lived each day more consciously aware that we are held in the life of God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?
Finally, we were reminded that the church is part of something much bigger than ourselves. How does it shape our faith to know we are caught up in God’s global and eternal story, rather than just our local experience?
We finished by Praying for St John’s Walmley and the Parish.
