10/20/2025
MORNING BLESSINGS
Big Dreams Require Genuine Prayer
First, we must know that [God] can do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.
God wants us to live our life to the fullest, with dreams and goals rooted in the knowledge of His power and love for us. He wants us to have great ambition and a growing faith.
God also wants us to have a genuine prayer life.
Here’s an example: In 1 Chronicles 4:10 Jabez’s prayer life was the secret to accomplishing his dreams. He prayed, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain”. And then the verse continues, “God granted his request.”
Furthermore, we cannot out-ask or out-dream God? The Bible says, “[God] can do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us” (Ephesians 3:20 NIV). Therefore, go ahead and stretch your imagination to the greatest thing that could happen—and then realize God can go beyond that.
Key: Jabez knew this about God, so he prayed three things:
(1) Jabez prayed for God’s blessing in his life. He prayed, “Oh, that you would bless me!”
Some people say, you should not ask God to bless you, That’s selfish. But according to God, asking for blessing is absolutely fine. He wants to bless your life when you are walking faithfully with Him.
(2) Jabez prayed for God’s power in his life. He prayed, “Let your hand be with me.” He asked for God’s power. Jabez knew that if he got more land and a larger territory, he would have greater demands and more responsibilities. He knew he would need God’s help to manage it all.
(3) Jabez prayed for God’s protection over his life. He prayed, “Keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” Here, Jabez ask for God’s protection Because he knew that the more successful you are, the more critics you have.
The same thing is true in the Christian life: The closer you grow to the Lord, the stronger you become as a Christian, and the more the devil will hassle you. Therefore, we are going to need God’s protection.
Finally, whatever we want God to do in our life, ask Him! But first, we must get the motive behind our goals and dreams in alignment with God’s will. Then pray the three things as Jabez prayed: (1) God’s blessing, (2) power, and (3) protection. Then watch how God answers your prayers! Amen. HAVE A BLESSED DAY!!!