Philippians 1:9-11 – And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

A. The Life of the Effectual Praying Person – Part 1

1. A Christ-centered Life
2. A Christ-controlled Life
3. A Christ-consumed Life

B. The Heart in the Affectionate Praying Person – Part 2

A. The Petition

1. Love that is maturing in knowledge – Philippians 1:9-11

Supreme knowledge – 2 Peter 3:18
Mental ability – Romans 12:1-2

B. The Why of the Petition

1. To live wisely in this life – Philippians 1:9-11, Ephesians 5:15-21

2. To live properly motivated in this life – Philippians 1:9-11, 1 Thess. 1:2-10

C. The Goals for the Petition

1. To present acceptable fruit to God – Philippians 1:9-11, John 15:1-8

2. To present acceptable fruit to the glory and praise of God – Philippians 1:9-11, Romans 11:33-36, Revelation 4:11