Meditations With James Arheghan

Season 5 Episode 185

15 min · 4 de jul de 2026
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Key Verse: “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” — Ephesians 3:20 Episode Summary In this episode, we meditate on the limitless ability of God. Paul reminds us that God is not only able to answer our prayers, but He is able to go beyond what we ask, imagine, expect, or think. Our prayers may be limited by our present pain, understanding, resources, or imagination, but God’s power is not limited by any of these. He is able to do exceeding abundantly above all we ask or think. This verse also reminds us that God’s power is not only working around us to change situations; His power is working within us to shape, strengthen, and transform us. Sometimes God’s greatest work begins quietly inside us before it becomes visible around us. Main Meditation Points 1. Our confidence is in the God who is able Paul begins by pointing us to God: “Now unto Him.” Before we focus on what we need, we must first remember who God is. Our confidence in prayer rests on the ability, faithfulness, wisdom, and goodness of God. 2. God is not limited by our requests The boundary of our prayer is not the boundary of God’s power. What we ask may be sincere, but it is still limited by our understanding. God can answer in ways greater, deeper, and wiser than we expected. 3. God can exceed both prayer and imagination Paul says God is able to do “exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think.” That means God can go beyond our words and beyond our thoughts. He is not only able to meet the need; He is able to exceed it. 4. God’s power is working in us The verse ends with “according to the power that worketh in us.” God’s power is not distant. It is active within the believer. He strengthens, transforms, guides, and prepares us from the inside out. 5. Hidden work is still real work Sometimes we cannot see immediate results, but that does not mean God is absent. Like a seed working under the ground, God may be doing a deep work in us before revealing a visible work through us. Key Takeaways God is able. God is able to do more than we ask. God is able to do more than we imagine. God’s power is working in us. We must not reduce God to the size of our present expectation. God may answer not only according to our request, but according to His purpose, wisdom, and glory. Reflection Questions 1. Have I been limiting God to what I can ask, afford, understand, or imagine? 2. What area of my life needs renewed confidence in God’s ability? 3. Am I allowing God’s power to work in me, not just around me? 4. Where might God be doing a hidden work in my life right now? 5. How can I pray with greater faith and expectation today?

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Season 5 Episode 185

Key Verse: “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” — Ephesians 3:20 Episode Summary In this episode, we meditate on the limitless ability of God. Paul reminds us that God is not only able to answer our prayers, but He is able to go beyond what we ask, imagine, expect, or think. Our prayers may be limited by our present pain, understanding, resources, or imagination, but God’s power is not limited by any of these. He is able to do exceeding abundantly above all we ask or think. This verse also reminds us that God’s power is not only working around us to change situations; His power is working within us to shape, strengthen, and transform us. Sometimes God’s greatest work begins quietly inside us before it becomes visible around us. Main Meditation Points 1. Our confidence is in the God who is able Paul begins by pointing us to God: “Now unto Him.” Before we focus on what we need, we must first remember who God is. Our confidence in prayer rests on the ability, faithfulness, wisdom, and goodness of God. 2. God is not limited by our requests The boundary of our prayer is not the boundary of God’s power. What we ask may be sincere, but it is still limited by our understanding. God can answer in ways greater, deeper, and wiser than we expected. 3. God can exceed both prayer and imagination Paul says God is able to do “exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think.” That means God can go beyond our words and beyond our thoughts. He is not only able to meet the need; He is able to exceed it. 4. God’s power is working in us The verse ends with “according to the power that worketh in us.” God’s power is not distant. It is active within the believer. He strengthens, transforms, guides, and prepares us from the inside out. 5. Hidden work is still real work Sometimes we cannot see immediate results, but that does not mean God is absent. Like a seed working under the ground, God may be doing a deep work in us before revealing a visible work through us. Key Takeaways God is able. God is able to do more than we ask. God is able to do more than we imagine. God’s power is working in us. We must not reduce God to the size of our present expectation. God may answer not only according to our request, but according to His purpose, wisdom, and glory. Reflection Questions 1. Have I been limiting God to what I can ask, afford, understand, or imagine? 2. What area of my life needs renewed confidence in God’s ability? 3. Am I allowing God’s power to work in me, not just around me? 4. Where might God be doing a hidden work in my life right now? 5. How can I pray with greater faith and expectation today?

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