* Paul saw himself as a father to those he wrote to.

* These verses give us a great outline on what to pray for for our kids:

* 1) vs 9 - God would fill them with the knowledge of His will - he wanted them to experience it through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

* 2) vs 10a - They would life a life worthy fo the Lord and please Him in every way.

* 3) vs 10b - They would please Him in all respects.

* 4) vs 10c - They would bear fruit in every good work - to stay connected to the source so they could be nourishment for others.

* 5) vs 10d - They would grow in the knowledge of God - experiential knowledge.

* 6) vs 11 - They would be strengthened with power so they will endure.

* 7) vs 12a - They would live thankfully.

* 8) vs 12b - They would know they are qualified to share in the inheritance of the saints - they get the same reward as all the heroes of our faith.

* 9) vs 13-14 - They would recognize what Christ did for them.