EXAMPLES OF CORRECT PRAYING 

“…this is my prayer.  That…God…will give you spiritual wisdom and the insight to know more of him: that you may receive that inner illumination of the spirit…” (Eph 1:16-18 Phillips).

“…I pray that you may have your roots and foundations in love” (Eph 3:17 TEV).

“I…pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him….” (Eph 1:19 (NLT).

“And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment,” (Phil 1:9 ESV).

“…And I pray that you…may have power…to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,” (Eph 3:17-18 NIV).

“May he guide your hearts into ever deeper understanding of his love and the patient suffering of Christ” (2 Thes 3:5 Phillips).

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers” (3 John 2 NKJV).

“May God himself…make you holy in every part, and keep you sound in spirit, soul, and body, without fault…” (1 Thes 5:23 NEB).