2. Last week’s big idea
We should praise God a lot.
Why? Because He has blessed us with big and wonderful “spiritual blessings.”
Last week’s challenge
Pray some “praise only” prayers.

3. I’m asking God to give you …a spirit of wisdom and revelation
I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.
Ephesians 1:17
I’m asking God to give you
…a spirit of wisdom and revelation
so that you can
…know Him better (and better).

4. My goal is to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings Philippians 3:10

5. so that you can I’m asking God to give you
…a spirit of wisdom and revelation
so that you can
…know Him better (and better).

6. A knowledgeable person has accumulated facts or data through study, observation, or experience.
An intelligent person has an ability to learn new information quickly and easily.
A wise person is able to discern a best course of action ethically, relationally, financially, etc.

7. Don’t abandon wisdom, and she will watch over you; love her, and she will guard you. Wisdom is supreme – so get wisdom. 
Proverbs 4:6-7

8. Examples of spiritual wisdom and revelation
We can’t earn God’s love; we don’t deserve it; He just gives it.
The trials we face will always be for our good and God’s glory.
God gave us His Word, His Spirit, and His people to help us live a good, godly, purpose-filled, impacting and satisfying life.

9. Next Steps
Accept the fact that it will take hard work to grow closer to God – to know Him better and better.
Pray this prayer – for you and others.
Seek wisdom and revelation from God’s Word, God’s Spirit, and God’s people.