The Strength from Within

The Strength from Within

May He grant you out of the riches of His glory, to be strengthened and spiritually energized with power through His Spirit in your inner self, [indwelling your innermost being and personality], so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through your faith. Ephesians 3:16 (AMP)

Bible Reading: Ephesians 3:14-19

Today’s reading is one of Apostle Paul’s prayers which I encourage you to pray often into your life. It is a prayer that directs us to our source. It opens our eyes to the truth about who we are in Christ Jesus, what we need to preserve us in Him, and ultimately the virtues freely given to us in Him.

An essential ingredient needed for life and purpose is strength. It seems everything is measured in terms of strength. For instance, what someone can do, and the extent someone can get something done are all matter of strength. Also, in our walk with God, the issue of strength is cardinal. When you have power, then you have strength to carry on or do something. Apostle Paul prayed that we may be strengthened; a spiritual energy that comes from the Spirit of God. This strength is impacted upon the spirit man. When strength and power come, we are able to do extra ordinary things for God. We walk in grace, we become hands, and legs of Jesus going around doing good (Acts 10:38). We have strength to stand against worldly lust; we are able to evangelize, live in righteousness, and even perform miracles as the Lord gives the grace etc. As you fellowship with God through prayer, God’s word, living the life of His word, you are empowered for the task ahead.

Self-Reflection: Man’s strength is limited but through the Holy Ghost we have access to divine empowerment. Acts 1:8

Action Point: Take time to pray Paul’s prayer into your life.

Daily Confession: I am empowered and helped in the Lord.

Intercessory prayer: Pray for pastors and church leaders that they will be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit for God’s work.

Hymn: O God, our help in ages past,

Our hope for years to come,

Our shelter from the stormy blast,

And our eternal home.