“I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love.” Ephesians 3: 16-17
Since my children were babies, I have prayed this prayer for them. I can think of no better blessing to pray for their lives. Often we are tempted to pray for comfort and health for people we love, never wanting to see them struggle or suffer. Yet, I have come to realize that during the inevitable difficulties and heartaches of life, I have experienced intense growth. Learning to depend on God’s grace, my faith is strengthened and I become more rooted and grounded in his love.
And so, from the “riches of his glory” we find that we begin to “know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge” as we are “filled with all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3: 19
Blessings,
Suzan N. Meyer
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