PRAYER FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST
Apostolic and Prophetic Declarations from the Book of Ephesians
Ephesians 1:17-23
" that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.
And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all."
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🌳 1. Spirit of Wisdom & Revelation
📖 Scripture:
“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.” — Ephesians 1:17
🕊️ Explanation:
True wisdom and revelation come only through the Spirit of God. This unveils Christ and gives clarity in confusing times. The enemy offers counterfeit enlightenment that promotes pride and human intellect, but we seek divine illumination that transforms hearts.
🔥 Prayer/Decree:
Lord, release true wisdom and revelation over this city. We nullify every wisdom of darkness—turn their counsel into foolishness as You did Ahithophel (2 Samuel 17:14). Let only Christ’s wisdom stand.
📜 Supporting Scriptures:
• Proverbs 2:6 — “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
• Colossians 1:9 — “Filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.”
🌳 2. Eyes of the Heart Enlightened
📖 Scripture:
“That the eyes of your understanding being enlightened…” — Ephesians 1:18
🕊️ Explanation:
Spiritual sight allows believers to discern truth from deception. Many walk in mental light but spiritual darkness. Christ came to open blind eyes (Isaiah 42:7).
🔥 Prayer/Decree:
We decree blindness over counterfeit lights that masquerade as truth. Let Christ’s light expose all hidden works of darkness.
📜 Supporting Scriptures:
• 2 Corinthians 4:6 — “For God… has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God.”
• John 8:12 — “I am the light of the world; whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness.”
🌳 3. True Hope of His Calling
📖 Scripture:
“…that you may know what is the hope of His calling…” — Ephesians 1:18
🕊️ Explanation:
This hope is not wishful thinking—it’s the confident expectation of God’s promises fulfilled in Christ. False hopes in fame, wealth, or identity must give way to the eternal hope of His calling.
🔥 Prayer/Decree:
Lord, dismantle every false hope that seduces this generation. Let the hope of Christ’s calling rise as a banner over our city.
📜 Supporting Scriptures:
• Colossians 1:27 — “Christ in you, the hope of glory.”
• Romans 15:13 — “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.”
🌳 4. Inheritance of the Saints
📖 Scripture:
“…the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints.” — Ephesians 1:18
🕊️ Explanation:
God’s inheritance is not silver or gold—it is His people filled with glory. The Church must walk in this divine wealth: righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
🔥 Prayer/Decree:
We dry up ungodly funding streams. Lord, redirect resources into Kingdom initiatives and righteous causes that glorify Your covenant.
📜 Supporting Scriptures:
• Proverbs 13:22 — “The wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.”
• Philippians 4:19 — “My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory.”
🌳 5. Resurrection Power
📖 Scripture:
“…the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe…” — Ephesians 1:19
🕊️ Explanation:
This is the same power that raised Christ from the dead. It overcomes death, despair, and demonic forces. The Church must walk in resurrection life and authority.
🔥 Prayer/Decree:
We decree that the resurrection power of Christ renders powerless every dark empowerment. Let resurrection life swallow death-programs in this city.
📜 Supporting Scriptures:
• Romans 8:11 — “The Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you.”
• Philippians 3:10 — “That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection.”
🌳 6. Christ’s Exalted Authority
📖 Scripture:
“…far above all principality and power and might and dominion…” — Ephesians 1:21
🕊️ Explanation:
Christ’s authority is supreme. Every throne, system, and structure must submit to His Lordship. We enforce His reign through prayer and obedience.
🔥 Prayer/Decree:
Lord Jesus, You are above all authority. We pull down counterfeit thrones and decree their decrees void. Establish Your Lordship over every sphere.
📜 Supporting Scriptures:
• Philippians 2:9–10 — “God has highly exalted Him… that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow.”
• Colossians 2:15 — “He disarmed principalities and powers, triumphing over them.”
🌳 7. Dominion of the Church
📖 Scripture:
“…and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body.” — Ephesians 1:22–23
🕊️ Explanation:
The Church is not weak or defeated—it is the expression of Christ’s authority on earth. We are called to rule through righteousness, prayer, and obedience to the Word.
🔥 Prayer/Decree:
We decree the rise of the Church in authority. Let the dominion of righteousness, truth, and holiness silence every counterfeit dominion.
📜 Supporting Scriptures:
• Matthew 16:18–19 — “I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.”
• Romans 5:17 — “Those who receive abundance of grace… will reign in life through Jesus Christ.”
🌳 8. Fullness of Christ
📖 Scripture:
“…the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” — Ephesians 1:23
🕊️ Explanation:
Christ fills all things. The goal of the Church is to manifest His fullness—not personality, programs, or fame—but His divine presence in every sphere.
🔥 Prayer/Decree:
Lord, let every man-exalting glory be eclipsed by the glory of Christ. We decree that the sound of heaven will override every counterfeit anthem.
📜 Supporting Scriptures:
• Colossians 2:9–10 — “In Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him.”
• Habakkuk 2:14 — “The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord.”
🌳 9. Unity of the Spirit
📖 Scripture:
“…endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” — Ephesians 4:3
🕊️ Explanation:
True unity flows from the Spirit, rooted in truth and holiness. Counterfeit unity seeks peace without righteousness and tolerance without truth.
🔥 Prayer/Decree:
We break false unity and alliances that strengthen darkness. Let the unity of the Spirit bind the saints together to prevail in intercession.
📜 Supporting Scriptures:
• Psalm 133:1–3 — “Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.”
• John 17:21 — “That they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me.”
🌳 10. Identity in Christ
📖 Scripture:
“…chosen in Him before the foundation of the world…” — Ephesians 1:4
🕊️ Explanation:
Our true identity is found in Christ alone—not in culture, gender, race, or achievements. Knowing who we are in Him is the foundation of authority and victory.
🔥 Prayer/Decree:
We silence every false identity narrative. Let the revelation of sonship and identity in Christ flood our generation.
📜 Supporting Scriptures:
• Galatians 2:20 — “It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.”
