My God Is Able!

Ephesians 3:14-21  For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner-man; that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadeth and length, and depth and height; and to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.  Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that worketh in us, unto Him be glory in the church by Jesus Christ throughout all ages, world without end.  Amen.

 

Paul asks for several things through prayer. 

1. God grant strength by His Spirit in the inner-man

2. God would dwell in hearts of the saints by faith

3. The understanding of love

4. Know (feel) the love of God

5. Fulfillment to the fullness of God

6. Belief in the Miracle Worker

7. Saints would remember God's glory in the church forever

Most importantly Paul understood that there is power in prayer.  Just think about being strengthened by GOD's great power!  What a wonderful, glorious thought.  God is the Source of strength and endurance for me.  I don't know where I'd be today if it had not been for Him who is on my side.  I dare to think...I'm scared to think...about the possibilities of life without Him and where my life could be if not for Christ. 

I am fortified, built up, toughened aka strengthened by God and His infinite grace!  For this cause I bow my knees unto Him...if not outright physically....it definitely is in spirit and heart.  I bow daily.  It is not of mine own strength and endurance that I face each new day.  God grants me each breath I breathe.  He grants the energy needed for each task I perform.  

I know a love that I can not totally comprehend.  Jesus.  His love surpasses all my understanding.  But I understand enough to know that HE LOVES.  I understand enough to know that He is faithful.  I understand enough to know that He is all powerful and that He is a miracle worker.  I understand enough to know that He works every minute detail...and He does it all for my good. 

Always He is good!

I'm thankful that I'm wrapped in the cradle of His arms.  He's a loving Father. 

Today, my mind has been thinking alot on the children.  And right now I'd like to insert a quote from Stormie Omartian:

Help my child to know the beauty and simplicity of walking with a sweet and humble spirit in obedience and submission to You.

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Lord, please protect and keep her always. Wrap her in the cradle of your loving arms. Truly, Lord, You are the Father to the fatherless.  You are hope for the broken.  You are a refuge in trouble.  Your love is what keeps us renewed and soaring above all our struggles. You strengthen us and give us patience to endure all our tribulation.  We love you and we very much thank you for your faithfulness.  Amen.