Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen.
Quoting this line from Paul is one of my all-time favorite ways to end a prayer. Paul of course was praying for the readers of his letter in Ephesus and this is how he chose to end his prayer. But I just think it's a great summary to all prayer.
When we've finished asking God for all that we believe we want... when we've finished asking God for all that we believe we need... when we've finished asking God for all that we believe the world needs... then we turn it all over to God. Because God is above to accomplish abundantly far more than what we can ask for... far more than we can even imagine. We may think we're being bold in our prayers for healing and strength. But God gives beyond our asking. God gives us life in the first place. God gives us life in the last place. God gives us life.
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
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