That you would prosper....

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

                                                                                                   -3 John 2:1

John pens this prayer, in his third letter,  to encourage his friend Gaius. We can also pray this prayer and promise over our own lives, as it was inspired by the Holy Spirit, and is obviously in the will of God.

Let's look at some definitions:

The Greek word for prosper is euodoo, which means to have a successful journey through life; that things would go well with you.

Prosper - To advance, make progress, succeed, be profitable, and to thrive;

Health - A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.

Soul - the "psyche" consisting of the mind, will, and emotions.

Rephrase:

Beloved, I pray that you may (advance, make progress, thrive, succeed, and be profitable) in all things, and be in (a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being), just as( or at the same time that) your soul (mind, will, and emotions) are advancing, making progress, succeeding, being profitable, and thriving.

Prosperity of your soul includes,

Being transformed by the renewing of your mind
Submitting your will to God's will in all things
Being emotionally stable, and balanced in your mood, temperament, and personality.

Thank God that we are able to advance, make progress, and prosper in these areas by God's grace and by the power of His Holy Spirit!!!!

I pray that you would take hold of this promise and that it will manifest in your life, as it continues to manifest in mine. :-)


With lots of  Love,

Apple of His eye :-)