Ephesians 3:20

"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"

- NIV

"God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us."

- The Msg Bible

"Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think."

- NLT

"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us"

- NKJV

so what's with this eph 3:20... hmmz, it's actually one of the most significant thing that happened to me on my last trip in Melb... but I didn't get down to blog it... to start off with.. for my 2 weekends in Melb, I made it a point to attend service at Planetshakers for 2 sundays without fail. And on the 2nd sunday, they had a special exercise thingy.. where they handed out slips of papers to each individual to claim the promise on the paper.. and pray through it.. mind you.. it's random.. and I got Eph 3:20... then I wasn't really sure what this verse means.. the 1st time I read it.. was in NIV... but I kept the slip of paper still in my bible.. well, my melb trip was meant to be a personal spiritual retreat as well.. so I really appreciated alone time.. when my dear friend had to go to uni etc.. it really didn't affect me.. I just spend time with my Heavenly Father.. well, there were some goals that I set out to do on this trip, but didn't accomplish.. so I was pretty upset.. but all in all.. God still bless me with that special svc in Planetshakers.. and left me with this special promise.. that he spoke to me.. and is now so REAL in my life... on hindsight, it was a really fruitful trip and I thank Him for the revelation... I was just browsing through my posts in Aug 2006 and chanced upon the post titled My Princess (do click on it.. and read it.. then you'll know what I'm referring to)... and little did I realise.. the last line of what sheri rose shepherd wrote.. refers to this verse as well.. Woah!.. He's been repeatedly speaking this verse to me... and yep.. I've been meditating on it as well..to truely grasp the meaning... And interestingly after I started internship in church.. one fine thursday, at pastors & interns devotion time.. Ps Benny also shared from this verse..

the true meaning is pretty clear cut if you read the 2nd version.. the msg bible translation... And true enough.. He's been doing so much more than I can imagine or request in my dreams... And I just want to thank Him and praise Him... it's been the best season yet in my life, during the past few mths that I've dedicated to Him to serve Him wholeheartedly.. Many pple and even those dearest and closest to me may not understand.. but it's my commitment to God to spend these "6 mths" after graduating.. to serve the wider church as a whole.. the community and just waiting upon the Lord.. And He's been speaking to me and just helping me to pave the way and assist me in my planning for the next 3 yrs down the road... And I believe, He will grant me the desires of my heart... He will let His will be done in my life.. All I've got to do is exercise my FAITH... mmmmz... And of coz.. how dare I say I'm from faith community church (fcc) if I have little or no faith.. :P