Answered Prayers

LW BAPTIST

By Rolland Coburn

Pastor

During these difficult days, as we all have been praying for many things, my wife and I have come to realize that God is answering in ways we never imagined, and that the Bible promises such answers, “He is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think,” (Ephesians 3:20).

The Bible is speaking of God’s matchless ability to answer prayer. This ability is because of his love beyond measure, his supreme wisdom (he knows best) and unlimited power. God alone is the one we may petition with complete, unreserved faith. He promises to go beyond all expectations. And his promise is to those who trust in his saving grace in Christ Jesus our Lord. My father used to put it very simply to our family: “He is able.” And so he taught us a simple chorus: “He is able, more than able/ To accomplish what concerns me today/ He is able, more than able/ To handle anything that comes my way/ He is able, more than able/ To do much more than I could ever dream/ He is able more than able/ To make me what He wants me to be.”