We are so easily defeated and disheartened by our circumstances. Only if we could find a better reason to get on to our knees and rely on the power of God in our situations.<\/p>\n
So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.\u00a0 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father… (Ephesians 3:13-14 ESV)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The apostle was certain of his purpose in life.<\/p>\n
Anything that happened to him as a result of living that life was considered a reason to be humbled before God so a supplication of power can be made and provided for him.<\/p>\n
The train he doesn’t want a pity party is because Paul knew that when he got to place in life that required him to be humbled, it was a place for immense power to come forth.<\/p>\n
God historically used situations that brought people to their knees as opportunities to do amazing things. If you don’t believe me, just look at the Easter story.<\/p>\n
Jesus not only came to his knees, but he was broken and suffered death to save you and me. I wonder what you and I miss out on when we refuse to bend our knees and look to God for our everything when our circumstances are less than bleak.<\/p>\n
I wonder how that power of God which is offered when we humble ourselves would change our circumstances and our outlook.<\/p>\n
Perhaps it is exactly what we need for us today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We are so easily defeated and disheartened by our circumstances. Only if we could find a better reason to get on to our knees and rely on the power of God in our situations. So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.\u00a0 For this … Continue reading Power Bowing<\/span>