Prayerfully Re-Center Around God
Ephesians 3:20-21
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
~ Apostle Paul
Pondering Point
When we examine this prayer from Paul, we see that God is glorified when His power works in us.
Saturday’s IMMERSION story points to God’s power and glory showing up at Solomon’s temple. God likes to show His power and glory in our temples too – both the individual temples (our bodies) and the collective temple known as the body of Christ. But as the Apostle Paul intimates to the Ephesians in these verses, glory and honor come based on what God imagines rather than us.
Imagine that! God, imagine Your power working in me – to Your glory and honor. Now, let’s review our lives in light of this and to let Him work in us.
Review
Do you agree that God is working in you and working in His people? To confess means to ‘agree with’. When you confess your sins, you agree with God (and His word) about your sinfulness. When we confess your faith, you agree with God about who He reveals Himself to be in His Word. Agree with His work in you.
Repent (if necessary)
Have you doubted that God is working in you or are you failing to confess that God is able to work in you? You could also repent of not giving God glory or seeking your own glory as well (see Deuteronomy 8).
Return (as necessary)
Remember that your faith is a gift from God (see 2 Peter 1) and use it as such. Then confess the following words derived from today’s prayer.
Prayer
Lord God, You are able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to Your power at work within us. Be glorified in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.