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  “All glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or imagine”  (Eph. 3:20)

 

Heavenly Father, thank you for your non-stop commitment to work in all things for our good (Rom.8:28), and make everything work out according to your plan (Eph.1:11). May the words of this old hymn be first on our heart’s playlist until Jesus returns:

“This is my Father’s world: O let me ne’er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet.” That’s exactly who you are, Father—Ruler, Over-Ruler, and Redeemer. But, wonder of wonders, you are also “Chief-Rejoicer”—for you tell us you “rejoice in doing good for us,” and “wholeheartedly” fulfill every promise you have made  in Jesus (Jer.32:41; 2Cor.1:20).

Sometimes “doing infinitely more than we can ask or imagine” looks like you bringing resurrection life into the deadness of our hearts and dead places in our stories. We wain and wander in our love for you; but you always love us as much as you love Jesus—to the same degree and with the same delight. Why do we doubt you? Free us from our unbelief.

Sometimes “infinitely more” takes the form of the gift of “sufficient grace” in the middle of circumstances that may not change till heaven. A family fishing trip that yields great fish but even greater heart connections. A prodigal child/parent/sibling/friend coming home through the back door. Or any of a number of heaven-timed blessings, much need reversals, and Spirit-produced outcomes. Thank you, Abba.

Until the Day of “all things new,” renew our love for you, strengthen our trust in you, and super-size our kindness towards those around us. Everybody equally needs your grace. So Very Amen.

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