Ephesians 3:14-21
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, (15) from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, (16) that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, (17) so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith–that you, being rooted and grounded in love, (18) may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, (19) and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. (20) Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, (21) to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Lord, I have never seen this before, but this is a father’s prayer for his family. Oh, that my children and grandchildren would be rooted and grounded in Your love, that they would know the expanse of that love, that they would be filled with Your fullness. And does this prayer not fall under the rubric of ‘far more abundantly than all I can ask or imagine?’ Can I not say, “Yes, Lord” and “Thank You, Lord” for Your mercy to my family. Praise You, Lord.
Today’s readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 55
Mid-day: 119:81-88
Evening: Psalm 131
Voices Together is available as an annual daily devotional and Volume 1, Psalms 1 through 75 can be purchased at the Fellowship Of Ailbe bookstore. Volume 2, Psalms 76 through 150 will be available for sale shortly.
