We humans are very good at limiting God. We tend to think of Him as a human being like us instead of the Almighty Living God of the universe that He is! He is not only quite capable of doing more than we ask, but also what we imagine as long as it is in line with His Word and His will for our lives. Every time I start to inadvertently limit God, I find it helpful to look at nature and the intricacy with which He created it. He who spoke creation into existence can certainly take care of every single detail of my needs. It doesn’t mean that every little thing I ask of Him is granted to me, but everything that is good and edifying for me does, and that is the way I desire it to be. I do NOT want any part of anything that God doesn’t want for me, He created me and knows perfectly well what is best for me.

The “power that is at work with in us” is the Holy Spirit, He is constantly at work in our lives seeking to produce fruit in us of a Christ-like nature. That may be in rebuking us because of sin in our life, guiding us in prayer, inspiring us in worship, or directing us in service to God. The more we yield to Him, the more we are becoming like our precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who always did those things that pleased God (John 8:29)!

Dear Father in Heaven, forgive me for limiting your power through my pedestrian dreams, selfish prayers, and short-sighted goals. Awaken my heart to your will and open my eyes to your plans by the power of your Holy Spirit. I ask this in Jesus’ name and for your glory. Amen.

Your will be done Lord, your will be done.