𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗟 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗘

CHARGE YOUR SOUL LIKE YOU CHARGE YOUR PHONE

(Spiritual Power for the Believer Today)
Key Text: Ephesians 6:18 (KJV)
Doctrinal Anchor: Colossians 2:6–7

INTRODUCTION

In our daily lives, we are careful to keep our phones fully charged—because we know an uncharged phone becomes useless.
Yet many believers neglect their spiritual life, leaving their souls running on empty.

In dispensational truth, prayer does not save us—grace does.
But prayer is God’s ordained means for strength, stability, and spiritual power in the life of the believer.

POWER PRIORITY
Ephesians 6:10
Truth: God intends believers to live strengthened lives.

A. Power Comes from the Lord
Ephesians 6:10
B. Power Is Not Self-Generated
2 Corinthians 3:5
C. Power Is Maintained Spiritually
Colossians 1:11
Truth: Grace saves; spiritual power sustains daily living.

PRAYER PURPOSE
Ephesians 6:18
Truth: Prayer is communication, not ritual.

A. Prayer Is Fellowship
Philippians 4:6
B. Prayer Is Dependence
2 Corinthians 12:9
C. Prayer Is Continual
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Truth: Prayer strengthens relationship, not righteousness.

PLUGGED-IN POSITION
Colossians 2:6–7
Truth: Believers must remain connected.

A. Rooted in Christ
Colossians 2:7
B. Built Up Through Truth
Ephesians 2:20
C. Established in Faith
Romans 16:25
Truth: Spiritual connection prevents spiritual depletion.

POWER LOSS PROBLEM
Galatians 5:7
Truth: Disconnection causes weakness.

A. Neglect Weakens the Walk
Hebrews 2:1
B. Carnality Drains Strength
Romans 8:6
C. Distraction Dulls Devotion
Colossians 3:2
Truth: Spiritual drift happens quietly—but dangerously.

PERSISTENT PRACTICE
Romans 12:12
Truth: Prayer must be habitual.

A. Daily Communion
Psalm 55:17
B. Disciplined Consistency
Luke 18:1
C. Devoted Continuance
Acts 2:42
Truth: Power flows through
consistency, not crisis alone.

PEACE PRODUCT
Philippians 4:7
Truth: Prayer produces inner stability.

A. Peace Guards the Heart
Philippians 4:7
B. Peace Replaces Anxiety
Philippians 4:6
C. Peace Enables Endurance
Romans 5:1–3
Truth: Prayer recharges peace in a draining world.

PROTECTION PROVIDED
Ephesians 6:18–19
Truth: Prayer supports spiritual defense.

A. Prayer Activates the Armor
Ephesians 6:13
B. Prayer Resists the Adversary
1 Peter 5:8–9
C. Prayer Supports Other Saints
Ephesians 6:18
Truth: Prayer strengthens the whole Body, not just the individual.

PRODUCTIVE PURPOSE
Colossians 4:2–3
Truth: Prayer fuels effective service.

A. Open Doors for the Gospel
Colossians 4:3
B. Opportunity for Ministry
2 Thessalonians 3:1
C. Outward Testimony Strengthened
Philemon 1:6
Truth: Spiritual productivity flows from prayerful dependence.

PERSEVERING POWER
2 Corinthians 4:16
Truth: Prayer renews the inner man.

A. Outward Man Perishes
2 Corinthians 4:16
B. Inward Man Renewed Daily
Ephesians 3:16
C. Eternal Perspective Restored
2 Corinthians 4:17–18
Truth: Prayer keeps the soul charged for the long run.

CONCLUSION

Phones must be charged daily.
Souls must be strengthened continually.
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit.”
— Ephesians 6:18
Grace saves us once.
Prayer sustains us daily.

CALL TO ACTION

Plug into God daily through prayer
Stay rooted in Pauline truth
Make prayer a habit, not a last resort
Walk in spiritual strength, not exhaustion

FINAL THOUGHTS

Power requires connection
Prayer sustains strength
Peace follows dependence
Truth prevents burnout
Grace enables endurance
“Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving.”
— Colossians 4:2