\Pray in the Spirit at all times

and on every occasion.

Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers

for all believers everywhere.

Ephesians 6:18

A final word:

Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

Put on all of God’s armor

so that you will be able to stand firm

against all strategies of the devil.

For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies,

but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world,

against mighty powers in this dark world,

and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

Ephesians 6:10-12

But let me reveal to you a wonderful secret.

We will not all die, 

but we will all be transformed!

It will happen in a moment,

in the blink of an eye,

when the last trumpet is blown.

For when the trumpet sounds,

those who have died will be raised to live forever.

And we who are living will also be transformed.

1 Corinthians 15:51-53

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom

and knowledge of God!

How unsearchable his judgments,

and his paths beyond tracing out!

“Who has known the mind of the Lord?

Or who has been his counselor?

Who has ever given to God,

that God should repay him?”

Romans 11:33-35

The man who had been freed from the demons

begged to go with him.

But Jesus sent him home, saying,

“No, go back to your family,

and tell them everything God has done for you.”

So he went all through the town

proclaiming the great things Jesus had done for him.

Luke 8:38-39

Live a life filled with love,

following the example of Christ.

He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us,

a pleasing aroma to God.

Let there be no sexual immorality,

impurity, or greed among you.

Such sins have no place among God’s people.

Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—

these are not for you.

Instead, let there be thankfulness to God.

Ephesians 5:2-4

Don’t use foul or abusive language.

Let everything you say be good and helpful,

so that your words will be an encouragement

to those who hear them.

Get rid of all bitterness, 

rage, anger, harsh words, and slander,

as well as all types of evil behavior.

Instead, be kind to each other,

tenderhearted,

forgiving one another,

just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

Ephesians 4:29, 31-32

…let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.

Put on your new nature,

created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.

Ephesians 4:23-24

I also pray that you will understand

the incredible greatness of God’s power

for us who believe him. 

This is the same mighty power

that raised Christ from the dead

and seated him in the place of honor

at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.

Ephesians 1:19-20

God has now revealed to us

his mysterious will regarding Christ—

which is to fulfill his own good plan.

And this is the plan:

At the right time he will bring everything together

under the authority of Christ—

everything in heaven and on earth.

…and he makes everything work out according to his plan.

Ephesians 1:9-10, 11