Feeling powerless? Read that above verse again...
The last eight words of that verse are amazing...
Think about them for just a minute... According to the power that works in us
Have you ever considered that there is a power in you that can do amazing things? Well, it is there and you just need to tap into it ... But how? Now that is the question.
First ... Believe it! ... Believe that God's power is in you and He is able to do things that you wouldn't dare to dream. Make a decision to believe it. Believing is a choice.
Really it actually is easy.
What makes the believing part difficult is this ... you have to transfer that belief from you head to your heart and honestly that transfer thing is hard to do. Your heart doesn't always want to trust your head. But make the choice to make the transfer.
Second ... Write that verse down in your journal and circle it in your Bible; Write it on a note card or a sticky note and place in a prominent place where you will see it everyday. Memorize the verse. When you are feeling powerless, you have it right on the tip of your tongue and you can be reminded of the power, God's power that can do exceedingly abundant things.
I do like the Amplified Version: Now to Him Who, by (in consequences of) the (action of His) power that is at work within us, is able to (carry out His purpose and) do super-abundantly, far over and above all that we (dare) ask or think - infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes or dreams.
The Message interprets it this way: God can do anything you know - far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.
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