21 Days of Prayer and Fasting- Greater Blessings
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. - Ephesians 1:3 (ESV)
Today as I was reading and praying through the story of Isaac in Genesis, I prayed, “Lord, bless me with the blessings of Isaac.” In that moment, I sensed the Lord gently respond, “Why not all the blessings of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?” So I prayed again, “Lord, bless me with the blessings of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. ”Then the Lord impressed this truth on my heart: you already have all of those blessings—and even greater ones—because you are in Christ.
Through Jesus, we are heirs of the promises given to Abraham, fulfilled and expanded through grace. This is who we are in Christ—redeemed, chosen, blessed, and called with purpose. Daily time in Scripture reminds us of our identity in Him and the hope we carry. Yet Scripture also reminds us that Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and especially Christ Himself suffered deeply. They faced hardship, betrayal, testing, and even personal weakness along the way. Still, God remained faithful as they kept trusting His promises.
When we fix our eyes on Christ, staying connected to Him through prayer and His Word, He sustains us. He blesses us not only with provision, but with perseverance, maturity, and eternal hope. But when we shift our focus to the things of this world, we risk losing sight of God’s greater plan. In Christ, we are invited to walk by faith, anchored in His promises, and confident in the future He has prepared.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You that in Christ I am an heir of Your promises and blessed beyond what I could ask or imagine. Help me to remember who I am in You when trials come and distractions pull at my heart. Keep my eyes fixed on Jesus, rooted in Your Word, and sensitive to Your Spirit. Teach me to trust You through hardship and to value eternal blessings over temporary things. I place my hope, future, and identity fully in You today.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
