Ephesians 1:17-20

I pray ... also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know ... his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead... — Ephesians 1:17-20



Are you on the other side of cyberspace, reading this as I write it? I felt angry and frustrated yesterday, around Christians who are...what? Gullible? Stubborn and inflexible in their belief? Frustrated at myself because I'm pulled back into negative thoughts. What does any of this have to do with You?

Everything, because it comes down to whether I believe in You, or not. Gullible dummies make me pull away from You. But why? I've read the Bible for myself. I am not immune to Your heartbreaking love, for Your (Jesus') death in place of me and all the people You created. Lord, help me to stick to that. Eyes on You.

Set your eyes upon Jesus.
Look full in His wonderful face.
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace.

The same power that raised Christ from the dead is at work in those who believe. I want this power. I want to be loving and not so insecure, and I want to reach out and help and love and care for the people around me. Please help me to do that today.

I pray for Your blessings on my BSF room today. Please bless Lynne and Hope and me as we teach the children about Your great power today. I pray for the children, for Izzy, for Kale, for Victor, for Charlie, for Joshua, for Howie, for Ryder, for Peyton, for Elizabeth, for Holly, for Savannah, for London, for Hannah, and for Katie.

Thank You for blessing me with these children. Please remind me to serve them through Your power and not my own.

In Your son's precious name,

Amen