Lord Heavenly Father,
If we knew Scriptures well, we would know that we cannot treat You like a computer waiting to be programmed, or a vending machine dispensing lollies, passively responding to our selections. You’re not a private genie waiting for us to express our wishes. Instead, You are our sovereign Master, Creator of the universe, not in need of anything from anything You made. You numbered our days and hairs. We thank You for the privilege of knowing You this way.
But You do delight in us asking, trusting You for things that seem impossible—things beyond our control, things that will bring you glory.
In the first instance we bow with this prayer today: may your Kingdom come and your will be done!
Lord, teach us to forget about mansions, cars and cash; or acclaim, appreciation, or applause. Help us understand what David meant when he wrongly focused on those who appeared to have everything. He almost lost faith in You. His heart became miserable, and his spirit became embittered. He turned senseless and ignorant. However, he rediscovered that You are always with him to guide him with your counsel. He then proclaimed, “Whom have I in heaven but You?, and part has nothing I desire but You. As for me it is good to be near God.”
We ask You to confound our hearts all over again with your splendour, love, and grace. Cause our knees to buckle with wonder. Make our feet dance with delight. Let our hearts beat with joy. Help us understand that your free gift of eternal life supersedes everything we may desire while on this earth.
Give us a willingness to love You. Help us live in a state of perpetual first-love affection for You. Let this be true now and until heaven becomes physical reality. This will happen after the last tick of earthly time.
We pray in the Name of Christ our Saviour.
Amen
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