MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
Ephesians 3:20 (NIV)
God delights in doing more than we can imagine. He’s not holding back. His plans often stretch far beyond the borders of our imagination, not because we deserve it, but because His love is limitless. While we tend to think in terms of what seems possible, God thinks in terms of purpose… the things He has in mind as He writes our story. He sees the whole picture—the one we can’t yet see.
Abraham’s story is a perfect example. When God told him he would become the father of many nations, Abraham was old, and his wife, Sarah, was barren. From a human perspective, it was impossible. Yet God fulfilled His promise, not only by giving Abraham a son, Isaac, but by making him the father of faith for generations to come. God’s plan was bigger than Abraham’s prayer. God is in the business of doing more than we can ever imagine.
I’ve seen glimpses of that same truth in my own life. There have been moments when I prayed small prayers—just asking God to help me get through a situation. But He didn’t just help me endure; He transformed me in the process. Looking back, I realize He was writing a story I couldn’t have written for myself. Sometimes, His no was just making room for a way-better yes.
The reality is, though, God’s immeasurably more doesn’t always mean more comfort or success. Often, it means deeper peace, stronger faith, and unexpected joy in places we least expect. He’s not only able to answer our prayers but to exceed them—in ways that change us forever.
When we trust God with our dreams, He can turn them into something eternal. When we surrender our limitations, His power works within us to accomplish what we never could on our own. Our imagination may have limits, but His power never does.
APPLICATION: What are you asking God for today? Are you willing to believe that He can do more—far more—than you can see or dream? Trust that His plans are greater than your expectations and that His timing is always perfect.
PRAYER: Lord, thank You that You’re able to do more than I could ever ask or imagine. Help me to trust Your plans even when I can’t see the outcome. Expand my faith to believe that You’re working for my good and for Your glory. Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?