More Than We Imagine

Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

-Ephesians 3:20-21

 

When we were in kindergarten, what did we love? To paint, to color, to draw outside the lines. And our journal time in third grade? Who didn’t love using their mind to create a story, to put down all the rushing feelings that coursed through our veins? We were invincible in our imagination.

            But somewhere between adolescent and adult, the bright colors muted, clouds coated our skies and dreaming was saved for the subconscious. We lost the ability to feel. For what? Bigger paychecks and a stamp in society? Some of the greatest accomplishments, greatest impacts on reality and how we think, were wielded by men and women who refused to crush the creativity inside, to bend to the lines of conformity.

            Just because we must grow old doesn’t mean we must grow up. Our Creator designed us with purpose, with such an individual uniqueness that reflects His persona. We are formed, we are fantastic, we are filled with the blinding light of fantasy. If we choose to listen for His voice, softly speaking, we will hear all that has been written on our hearts, all we cannot beat in blood without. He is drawing us closer, closer to His light and love, to our purpose, to the burst of life we’ve held in wait inside our heartstrings since the moment time froze and we realized that we, once again, had the ok to dream.

Find those crayons again. Sit at your favorite table, in that comfiest seat that was your safe haven so many years ago and hold fast to the pictures you draw with eager hands. In His power you can do more than your heart has had the hope to dare. You are young. You are His. Your imagination is just beginning.

 

Prayer:

Lord, You are the ultimate Creator. You spoke, and the universe sprang into existence. In the beginning was the Word, sure and strong and sparkling. In Your creation, You set Yourself in our hearts. You have made my heart Your home. And through my skin, my soul, my mind, You have fastened limitless wonder and dreams. In Your strength, I can soar to uncharted heights, I can create. I can showcase Your splendor. Release me to radiate Your warmth, and to reflect my beloved Artist. Amen.