As we at Inala Chapel are preparing to commence our 24/3 "Powerhouse" Prayer Room experience this week, we considered another part of the Jabez prayer ~ "...enlarge my territory..."
We were reminded that Jabez's heart longed for nothing greater than to find favor in God’s eyes by his faithful use of God’s blessings. This is the pinnacle of mankind’s existence and it was the goal of his life. Jabez simply desired more so that he could be found faithful and honorable in all he did.
God read his heart, examined his intentions, and then and only then, did He give Jabez all that he requested. Surely God was convinced that Jabez desired a ‘wider influence’ for the right reasons.
Jabez prayed with a seeking heart, “Lord bless me and enlarge my territory!” And if we pray this sincerely during the coming week, I am hopeful that God too will grant our request by the gift of His boundless grace.
TODAY'S PRAYER FOCUS
Majors Ross and Agnes Hailes ~ serving as COs in Canada.
