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. Eph. 3:20-21
Dear heavenly Father, I love Paul’s beautiful and bold affirmation of your omnipotence. Indeed, you can do exceedingly beyond and immeasurable more than all we can ask or imagine. But today, I have no need to test either the limits of my imagination, nor the measure of your ability. There are plenty of things I CAN imagine that I’m bringing to the throne of grace. Bring glory to yourself as you work in these stories and hearts.
Father, continue to reveal more and more of Jesus to each member of my family, and extended family. I can imagine that, and greatly long for it. May none of us be satisfied with our current experience of the gospel; and for who have yet to experience the only Love that is better than life, grant the gift of new life in Christ. Open the eyes of our hearts to see just how worthy Jesus is of our affection, adoration and allegiance.
Father, I can imagine a mighty movement of your Spirit among many broken relationships in my larger community. Having lived in the Nashville area for 35 years now, I’ve seen too many church split, marriages disintegrate, and good friends get disconnected—even becoming enemies. The gospel is a great story and storehouse of reconciling love; so, Father, humble the proud, gentle the angry, heal the hurts. “Can dead bones live again?” is one of my favorite rhetorical questions in the Bible. Yes they can, and yes they will, as you, the God of resurrection do what you alone can do. Bring your mercy, grace and love to bear on disconnected relationships.
Lastly, Father, I can imagine a freer, more loving, more present, more kind, more gospelicious me. I know you will complete the good work you began in me, but please accelerate it before that Day. I want to be much more like the One who is my righteousness, peace and joy—Jesus. So very Amen I pray, in his great and grace-full name.
