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\"\"<\/p>\n

Benediction<\/h3>\n

(based on Ephesians 3:16-21<\/a>, The Message)<\/p>\n

I ask God to strengthen you by the power of the Spirit \u2014
\nnot a brute strength but a glorious inner strength \u2014
\nthat Christ will live in you as you open the door and invite him in.<\/p>\n

And I ask God that
\nwith both feet planted firmly on love
\nyou\u2019ll be able to take in with all Christians
\nthe extravagant dimensions of Christ\u2019s love.<\/p>\n

Reach out and experience the breadth!
\nTest its length!
\nPlumb the depths!
\nRise to the heights!
\nLive full lives \u2014 full in the fullness of God.<\/p>\n

God can do anything, you know \u2014
\nfar more than you could ever imagine or guess
\nor request in your wildest dreams!
\nNot by pushing us around
\nbut by working within us,
\nthrough the power of God\u2019s Spirit.<\/p>\n

All glory to the God of Creation!
\nAll glory to the Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ!
\nAnd all glory to the Spirit of God, at work among us and within us!<\/p>\n

Go in the love of God!
\nAmen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

 
\n~ from re:worship<\/a><\/p>\n\n

From the blog<\/strong>
\nA very present help in trouble<\/a>
\nIn the school of prayer with Terry Hinks<\/a>
\n3 Prayers for wayfarers<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "benediction"","block_context":{"text":"benediction","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/benediction\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/goose_takes_flight_upramp.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/goose_takes_flight_upramp.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/goose_takes_flight_upramp.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/goose_takes_flight_upramp.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]}],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Irene Bom","author_link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/author\/irenebom-com\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/benediction\/\" rel=\"category tag\">benediction<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/bible\/\" rel=\"category tag\">bible<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/blessing\/\" rel=\"category tag\">blessing<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Benediction (based on Ephesians 3:16-21, The Message) I ask God to strengthen you by the power of the Spirit \u2014 not a brute strength but a glorious inner strength \u2014 that Christ will live in you as you open the door and invite him in. 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