For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

What catches my eye, Lord, is that second phrase. I carry your family name. Hallelujah! Just as my earthly name identifies me with a certain heritage and related to a particular set of people; those characteristics and other clues indicate to others that I will live my life according to a certain pattern. In the same fashion, my family name, Christian, identifies me with a particular set of people and should tell others that I will live my life according to a certain pattern. Here is where the power that is at work within me enters in. To You be the glory through all generations.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 49

Mid-day: 119:65-72

Evening: Psalm 125

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