SPEM Prayer

Read: Ephesians 3:14-21

I bow my knees to the Father ... that He would grant you ... to be strengthened with might through His Spirit. --- Ephesians 3:14,16

The Bible In One Year:
2 Kings 1-3
Luke 24:1-35

A friend sent me an e-mail that concluded with a list of prayer requests. She said, "Spiritually, I am confused, so pray for understanding. Physically, I am tired, so pray for rest. Emotionally, I am very weak, so pray for strength. Mentally, I am worried, so pray for peace."

When I saw her later, I told her, "I've been SPEM praying for you." She looked confused, so I told her I was praying for her spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Scripture illustrates God's care in each of these areas.

Spiritual: Jesus prayed for His disciples: "Sanctify them by Your truth" [John 17:17]. Truth leads to spiritual understanding, eliminating confusion.

Physical: Peter had a physical need --- release from jail. His friends prayed --- and he got out [Acts 12:1-11]. In God's care we find security and rest [Ps. 16:9].

Emotional: Often the psalmists asked God for relief from distress [4:1; 18:6; 107:6-7]. He brings hope.

Mental: Insight and wisdom are promised for those who cry out to God [Prov. 2:3-6; James 1:5-7]. Through prayer and reading His Word, the peace of God can be found.

Are you struggling? Ask God for spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental assistance. --- Dave Branon

What a Friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer! --- Scriven

TURN YOUR CARES INTO PRAYERS.