Don’t Just Pray—Add This To Your Prayers Too
TODAY'S TEACHING
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
One prayer I used to say all the time, and I’ve heard countless people pray, is what I call a “just” prayer.
You know, the kind where you say, "Lord, we just thank You for this service," or "God, we just ask You to protect us," or even, "Father, we just come to You tonight, just thanking You for the food."
It almost sounds like we’re tiptoeing around God, afraid to ask for more than the bare minimum.
Can you relate?
I’ll never forget a time when I was stuck in that mindset.
I was facing a tough financial season—bills were piling up, and I felt like I couldn’t catch a break.
So, my prayers were full of “justs”—“God, just help me make it through this month,” “Lord, just provide enough for us to pay the bills.”
I was praying from a place of fear, feeling like that was all I deserved.
Just enough to scrape by.
But then, I came across Ephesians 3:20 one morning.
It says, “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.”
It hit me hard.
I realized I’d been asking for just enough, when God was ready to do more than I could even think or imagine.
I had been limiting Him with my “just” prayers.
From that moment on, I shifted my prayer life.
Instead of praying for “just enough,” I started praying for abundance.
I started adding in requests that pushed me to the edge, and beyond, into what I would define as impossible (to me, not to God).
I started saying, “God, I trust You to provide for me abundantly, beyond what I can see right now.”
And you know what?
Things began to change.
Opportunities opened up, and provision came in unexpected ways.
I saw God’s promises unfold in ways I hadn’t expected because I was finally believing and asking for more.
The truth is, God isn’t a “just enough” God.
He doesn’t want us to pray small, fearful prayers.
He wants us to ask boldly, knowing He has “exceedingly, abundantly” blessings for us and those we love (blessed to be a blessing).
When we limit ourselves to “just” prayers, we’re putting God in a box and assuming He can’t do more.
But He can.
And He will.
Why settle for “just enough” when God is waiting to pour out blessings in abundance?
When we pray from a place of faith, boldness, and expectation, we give God the room He needs to do what only He can do.
I’ve seen the difference in my own life.
When I stopped holding back with my prayers, God showed up in ways I couldn’t have imagined.
Now, I don’t just ask for “just enough.”
I add to my prayers by asking for more than enough because I know that God is a God of abundance, and He is faithful to answer those bold prayers.
So, let’s stop praying small, “just” prayers.
Let’s ask for the fullness of what God wants to give us.
It's more than we can think or imagine.
Let’s step boldly into His abundance and believe that He can do exceedingly, abundantly above all we dare to ask or think.
If this resonates with you, here's a short prayer you can say today:
"Dear God, I’ve been settling for just enough, but I know You have so much more for me. Help me to boldly ask for the abundance You’ve promised, not out of greed, but out of faith that You are generous and good. Open my eyes to Your limitless provision, and give me the courage to believe You’re ready to do more than I can imagine. I trust that with You, there’s no such thing as “just enough”, only Your overflowing, abundant blessings. Amen."
God bless you!
Your brother in Christ,
Daniel
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DEVOTIONAL QUESTIONS
1. How can we shift our mindset from praying "just enough" to asking boldly for God's abundance in our lives?
We often settle for praying small prayers because we’re used to thinking that’s all we deserve. But when we truly understand that God wants to bless us abundantly, we start asking with a bigger heart. Instead of just asking to get by, we can begin believing for more... more joy, more peace, more provision. It’s about letting go of that “just enough” mindset and trusting that God has so much more to offer.
2. In what ways does God’s promise of “exceedingly, abundantly” challenge the way Christians approach prayer?
When we hear “exceedingly, abundantly,” it should stretch our faith. God isn’t offering us a small piece of His blessings. He’s offering us so much more than we could even imagine. This kind of promise calls us to ask boldly and trust that He’s ready to do more than we think we need. It’s like having a huge treasure chest in front of us and asking for just a penny. God is saying, “I’ve got so much more for you—ask for it.”
3. What fears or insecurities might we be holding onto when we pray small prayers, and how can we overcome them?
Sometimes, we hold back in prayer because we’re afraid we’ll be disappointed or that God won’t come through the way we want. We may feel unworthy or that asking for too much would be selfish. But the truth is, God is a loving Father who wants to bless us beyond what we can imagine. Overcoming those fears comes down to trusting that He knows what’s best for us and that He’s generous with His love.
4. How can a Christian cultivate a deeper understanding of God’s generosity and trust Him to provide more than we ask or think?
The more we read His Word and reflect on His faithfulness, the more we realize just how generous God is. He’s not holding back on us (remember, He gave His only Son). He’s already promised to bless us in ways that go beyond what we can comprehend. Trusting God to provide starts by remembering that He’s always been faithful and that His heart is for us to experience abundance (God is good, all the time). The more we believe this, the easier it becomes to ask for bigger things.
5. What steps can Believers take to pray with greater faith and expectation, believing that God desires to bless us abundantly?
It starts with knowing what God’s Word says about His promises to us. When we align our prayers with that truth, we start praying with confidence and expectation. Instead of holding back, we begin to pray with the faith that God is already working on our behalf for a great destiny. Prayer becomes less about asking for just enough and more about boldly believing that God will deliver beyond what we’ve even asked for so that we can bless others too.
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