Pray in the Spirit

Paul writes to a group of believers in Ephesus who are facing a wide range of spiritual trials and temptations. As part of his counsel, he instructs them to put on the full armor of God, which will enable them to fight spiritual battles and resist the attacks of the enemy. In the grand conclusion to that armor and defense against temptation, Paul urges these believers to pray. More specifically, he calls them to pray “in the Spirit.” Since they have been sealed with God’s Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14), they are to live and pray according to the leading of God’s Spirit...