"I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe" (Ephesians 1:18 NIV).
Once I attended a women's retreat, and the speaker told us that we were all princesses and heirs to a kingdom....the Kingdom of God. We reign here on earth using the different gifts God gave us to serve Him to the best of our abilities. We reign in our jobs, whether it is teachers, nurses, mothers, doctors, and secretaries, to name a few. The promise in the above verse gives us hope and encouragement. We are to ask God to give us power to complete whatever job he has for us on earth. We do not have to do it with our own strength for He has promised to give us strength when we are weak. The words "incomparably great power" are words that can give you a great deal of encouragement. All you have to do is ask God for this power. He will provide it to you. It is a promise that is found in the Bible, and be assured that it is available to you. Oftentimes, we neglect to read the Bible and miss out on the wonderful words of encouragement that are there to help us carry on our work here on earth. Believe and ask. God will provide you with His great power to overcome great odds and fulfill your duties here on earth. He is just waiting for you to ask. Lift up your cares and concerns, and ask for His help. He will never fail you. Take courage because after your reign on earth, a heavenly kingdom awaits you.
Dear Lord,
Our work here on earth seems daunting at times, but we know that you will give us the power to do what you called us to do. Help us to believe that you will provide the wisdom and power we need because you have placed us in our positions for a reason. Show us what good we can do and give us the strength to carry it out.
In Jesus' name,
Amen
