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More Than You Can Carry

When King Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah were surrounded by three major armies, they humbled themselves and asked God to save them. In answer, He miraculously gave them a mighty victory, and they didn’t even have to fight. They could have returned home thanking God for their deliverance, but our God exceeds our expectations. He was saying, in effect, “Jehoshaphat, I’m not going to do only what you asked and spare your lives, but I’m going to make the enemy pay. I’m going to bring you out increased, promoted, and stronger.” They marched toward those armies empty-handed, and they came back loaded down with supplies.

You may have obstacles in your path and challenges coming against you today in your health, your finances, or a relationship. You’re asking God to turn it around. Stay encouraged. God is not only going to bring you out, He’s going to have some spoils there. There’s going to be some plunder. He’s going to bring you out better than you were before. He’s going to exceed your expectations.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You for Your hand of protection on my life and how You answer my prayers. Thank You for how You go beyond my requests and exceed my expectations. I believe and declare that You are doing exceedingly abundantly above all that I ask or think. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”