Immeasurably More

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

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God's Word is always true. And when He tells us He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, He really is. Ten years ago Brian and I prayed desperately about where we would live and raise our family after vet school. We both desired to be near family--I hoped more for the city and he hoped more for the country. 

God so clearly called us to the city, but last year He continued to answer our prayers in a way that was immeasurably more than all we ever could have asked or imagined: He gave us the country in the city.

We now own 15 acres of land right in the middle of the city, and we could not be more in awe of God's faithfulness. 

We have prayed over this land and look forward to the day the Lord will help us build a home there. Until then, we have also prayed for abundant fruitfulness for the land itself. Brian knows my favorite flowers are sunflowers, and so he planted a field of wild flowers this summer. And can you imagine the abundance? The beauty? The immeasurably more... ?

It brings to mind one of my favorite hymns. I leave you with it here, as well as a picture taken in our field!

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

“Great is Thy faithfulness,” O God my Father,
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.

 “Great is Thy faithfulness!” “Great is Thy faithfulness!”
  Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided—
    “Great is Thy faithfulness,” Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above,
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!