Many believers find themselves praying for God to increase their capacity, strength, or ability to handle what He has called them to do. While this prayer may feel spiritual, it often reveals a misunderstanding of how God equips His people.

In this teaching, we explore 1 Chronicles 4:10—the Prayer of Jabez—and uncover an important distinction: Jabez was not asking God to increase his internal capacity, but to expand his territory and influence so he could better serve God’s purposes. Capacity was already present.

Scripture reminds us that our sufficiency is not in ourselves but in Christ. The Holy Spirit living within us already contains everything we need to fulfill God’s will. God would never assign a calling without first equipping us to carry it.

Rather than continually asking God for more capacity, believers are called to steward what they’ve already been given through spiritual disciplines such as consistent prayer, studying the Word, meditation, and fasting. These practices strengthen our spirit and activate the capacity already inside of us.

If you’ve been questioning whether you’re capable of carrying the vision God has placed on your heart, this message serves as a powerful reminder: you already have the capacity—you simply need to cultivate it.