Made for More

Have you ever reached a milestone—graduation, a new job, marriage, even a successful ministry season—only to feel an unexpected ache inside? That question, “Is this all there is?” can quietly settle in, even when everything seems to be going right on the outside. It’s more than dissatisfaction—it’s a longing, a holy ache, as if heaven is whispering to earth, “You were made for more.” And maybe, just maybe, that ache isn’t something to silence, but something to listen to.

Paul understood this kind of ache. Writing from prison, his words to the believers in Ephesus weren’t complaints or requests for rescue. Instead, he prayed one of the most powerful prayers in Scripture—one that reaches far beyond their immediate circumstances. In Ephesians 3:14–21, Paul reveals a vision: that we might be filled with the fullness of God Himself. Not just helped or improved—but empowered, indwelt, and completely overwhelmed by His presence.

Paul begins with reverence—he falls to his knees in prayer, breaking cultural norms to display deep humility and passion. And then he prays for something we desperately need today: inner strength. Strength not rooted in hustle, willpower, or self-help, but from the Holy Spirit. It's the kind of strength that holds you together when life pulls you apart. Paul knew: if we collapse on the inside, it doesn't matter what’s standing on the outside.

And it doesn’t stop with strength. Paul prays that Christ would “make His home” in our hearts—fully, not just as a guest. That means every room of your life, not just the neat ones you’re proud to show off. What about the closets filled with hidden shame, the attic full of buried memories, or the basement where pain is stored? Jesus doesn’t just want a Sunday visit. He wants to take ownership—deed and all—and make beauty out of every mess.

Then comes one of Paul’s most poetic moments: a prayer that we would know the dimensions of God’s love—its width, length, height, and depth. This isn’t theoretical love. It’s the kind you can feel and stand on when the storms come. Like a tree rooted deep in the ground, God's love holds us firm when everything else is shaking. You weren’t just saved by love; you were made to live in it—to wallow in it, even. Let it soak into every part of you.

Paul’s final request is jaw-dropping: “that you may be filled to all the fullness of God.” Imagine that—filled not with guilt or fear or striving, but with the presence of the living God. Don’t disqualify yourself with doubt. This isn’t about how spiritual you feel or how perfect your past is. This is about God’s ability. Paul says God can do far more than we ask or imagine—and it’s His power already working within us. The question isn’t whether God is able—it’s whether we’re willing to say yes.

So what’s your next step? Are you tired? He wants to strengthen you. Are you empty? He wants to fill you. Are you distant? He wants to dwell. Are you unsure of your worth? He wants to root you in love. Open every room of your life to Him. Let Him all the way in. Because you were made for more—and God is more than able.