Day 19
Ephesians 3:20-21 (NET)
Now to him who by the power that is working within us is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Abundance is not driven by our imagination, but by God’s power at work within us. Ephesians 3:20 reminds us that God is able to do far beyond what we ask or even think — not because we dream big enough, but because His power is already at work.
Notice where Paul locates that power. It is not distant or future. It is within us. Abundance is not something God sprinkles on from afar; it is something He works through His Spirit in the lives of His people. What God intends to do around us begins with what He is doing within us.
This verse also reorders our expectations. God’s abundance is not limited by the size of our prayers or the reach of our imagination. He is able to exceed both. Yet the focus of the passage is not the outcome — it is the Giver. Paul moves quickly from possibility to praise.
The result of God’s abundant work is glory — in the church and in Christ Jesus. Abundance is never meant to terminate on us. It is meant to point beyond us. When God works powerfully in His people, the church becomes a visible testimony of His glory across generations.
As we look toward the future, we do not anchor our hope in what we can ask or envision. We anchor it in the God who is already at work — trusting that His power will produce far more than we could ever plan, and that His glory will be the final result.
Notice where Paul locates that power. It is not distant or future. It is within us. Abundance is not something God sprinkles on from afar; it is something He works through His Spirit in the lives of His people. What God intends to do around us begins with what He is doing within us.
This verse also reorders our expectations. God’s abundance is not limited by the size of our prayers or the reach of our imagination. He is able to exceed both. Yet the focus of the passage is not the outcome — it is the Giver. Paul moves quickly from possibility to praise.
The result of God’s abundant work is glory — in the church and in Christ Jesus. Abundance is never meant to terminate on us. It is meant to point beyond us. When God works powerfully in His people, the church becomes a visible testimony of His glory across generations.
As we look toward the future, we do not anchor our hope in what we can ask or envision. We anchor it in the God who is already at work — trusting that His power will produce far more than we could ever plan, and that His glory will be the final result.
Prayer Focus for today:
“What God intends to do around us begins with what He is doing within us.” Sometimes, we can see what God is doing within us. Other times, it is more difficult and it is helpful when someone points it out. The cool thing is, God knows!
Today, encourage someone else by sharing with them how you see God at work within them. Ask God to direct you in this.
“What God intends to do around us begins with what He is doing within us.” Sometimes, we can see what God is doing within us. Other times, it is more difficult and it is helpful when someone points it out. The cool thing is, God knows!
Today, encourage someone else by sharing with them how you see God at work within them. Ask God to direct you in this.
Posted in Month of Prayer 2026
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