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BEYOND OUR WILDEST DREAMS

Now glory be to God! By his mighty power at work within us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope. May he be given glory in the church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever through endless ages. Amen. – Ephesians 3:20-21 (NLT)

            The Christ follower experiences many benefits that the non-Christian does not, even in this life. There is a power at work within us, the power of God Himself that is alive and active, giving us an ability to see, act, and understand beyond the eyes of the flesh.

            This power is given to accomplish more than we have ever dreamed of, beyond our most optimistic expectations. But it is important to understand that this power at work within us is given specifically to accomplish what we desire for God’s kingdom, not for ourselves. The glory that God receives in the church comes from the church dreaming and acting within God’s purpose. We cannot out-dream God. We simply begin to think as He does the more that we trust Him and grow to know Him better.

PRAYER THOUGHT: Father, I am learning to dream big dreams for Your kingdom and have great hopes for the future. May my desires fall in line with Your will. May You achieve great things through me, Your servant. Not because I have any ability of my own, but because I am willing to be used.