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Ephesians 3:14-16
"14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
16 That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man;"

We read in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is teaching; building your life on GOD'S principles is the only way to survive the storms of life. Our fall was our own choice and our redemption was GOD'S choice! We don't plan to fail, but we do fail to plan. And, our plan MUST include GOD.

Today we turn to chapter three in the Letter to the Ephesians. Paul wrote this letter from prison in Rome in 60-61 AD. This letter doesn't address and problems, rather is talks about what it means to be a Christian. Paul gives us an example in words and actions in how we can pray. We all need examples to follow. With Jesus Christ being our ultimate example. Through His work on the cross we are adopted into the Heavenly Family. We are richly rewarded for our FAITH which is given to us by the Holy Ghost! It's ALL done by GOD!

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