June 7, 2016

Ephesians 3:  . 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,

Paul is really speaking with conviction here. He says he kneels before God, and he praises Him and the offer of grace through His son, Jesus. He prays that the reader will understand how much God loves him or her, and he references just how large the power of God in our lives is. 

It's amazing how much God can mean in a person's life. We see it in their actions and their words. And it's amazing how some can turn that into judgment and condemnation. They seem to forget the foundation of love that Paul refers to.   We are in a tough time in our country. Hate and judgment seem to "trump" love. People fear those who are not like themselves in some way. 

Prayer:  I pray to be filled with Your love. I pray for Your love to pour over my country, so that Your people can join together in fulfilling all You would have us achieve. Thy will be done in our troubled society. Fill us with the love You showed through the sacrifice of Your beloved son. 
Amen