I Need a Personal Resurrection~

Easter Sunday is a little over two weeks away, and Resurrection is on my mind.  Powerful synonyms include, comeback, rebirth, return to life, renewal, restoration, and rebound.  Of course, the greatest comeback of all time was Christ's, and His Resurrection teaches us that just because death has occurred, it doesn’t mean it’s over. 

Eternally speaking, if we physically die, it’s the beginning of a glorious existence in heaven.  

But what are the implications of the resurrection while we live on earth? 

According to Ephesians 1:19-20 "The immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of God’s power which He exerted when He raised Christ from death,” is “in and for us who believe.”

That same mind-blowing power that resurrected Christ is IN us and FOR us to resurrect any dead areas of our lives. 

This is profound, people.  It’s not too late, and it’s not over.  God is willing to exert His power for us. 

Think about something you have given up on. 

“I’ll never get married.”

“I’ll never have children.”

“I’ll never get out of debt.”

“I’ll never have peace.”

“I’ll never get along with my spouse.”

“I’ll never enjoy the work I do.”

"I'll never have faith."

"I'll never feel better."

"My kid/s will never get their act together."

"Depression will always get the better of me." 

Let’s stop saying never.  The immeasurable, unlimited, surpassing greatness of God’s power CAN RESURRECT ANYTHING. 

There is one condition, however, and it is that this power is reserved for those who believe.  Are you having difficulty believing?  Take heart!  Ephesians 1:18 tells us that prayer is the key. We can pray that "the eyes of our heart be enlightened to know the hope to which He has called us."

PRAYER: Dear Lord, I long for do overs and new beginnings -- especially in this area (____________________).  I need a personal resurrection,  and right now as I struggle to fully comprehend the exceeding greatness of Your power for me and in me, I pray that You would enlighten my eyes to believe You with my whole heart.  You raised Christ to give me eternal life, but You also exert Your power to raise up hopeless areas of my life.  In Jesus' name, AMEN~