Exceedingly Abundantly above ALL that we ask or think

As I gaze into my computer screen I know I have much yet to do. Christmas presents to buy or make, people to contact, lists to check-off, documents to print, library books to return, etc. The list goes on and on, and to be honest it will never end. There will always be something more to do, something to be busy doing. When I think about all those things I used to get overwhelmed, knowing that I had to juggle all those things and read my Bible AND pray seemed like a lot to put on my plate, but now I simply sit on my bed with perfect peace. Want to know my secret? My secret is Jesus has come into my life, removed everything I once thought was mine, given me His peace (John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.") and then He gave me the desires of my heart, "Delight yourself also in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your heart," and, as if that were not enough, He is giving me "Exceedingly abundantly above all that I could ask or think" (Ephesians 3:20). I reflect on the goodness of God, on the healing that has taken place in my body, on the Divine ways He has taken care of situations in my life, the opportunity to go overseas for 1 year, the family, the people who love me, those who pray for me. I remember how I committed to prayer, quit my job, and 1 week later joined the Dream Center. I reflect on the prayers for 1,000 women who have a heart to end human trafficking in Omaha, and realize there are already many in the army, in the fight. I realize that the meetings, research, and crazy connections are all from the Father. I remember that I am called to pray and the Father LAVISHES His love upon me; and all I can think is, "Exceedingly, abundantly above all that we ask or think." I remember that all He has given me is not mine, but His, and if His hands can hold the universe in place and still gently stroke my cheek, then I can rest in the peace that when God's eyes are on me and mine on His, nothing else in this world matters. This is the Father's love, not to do the bare minimum, not to save us and be done with us, not to call us and then leave us stranded, not to deceive us, but to give us more than we could have imagined or thought, to give us exceedingly, abundantly more. As you reflect on God or as you think of God, remember that He is seeking to show Himself strong on behalf of those who have a heart loyal to Him (2 Chronicles 16:9). God is waiting for us to position ourselves to receive His many abundant blessings today. Humble yourself before God, so He may be exalted, so He may show Himself strong on your behalf. Get Jesus, seek Him, ask Him for life, He is already with you, waiting.