June 10, 2006

  • The beautiful character of our Lord Jesus Christ astounds me. I am truly baffled by the amount of love and faithfulness He alone possesses. He promises, “He will never leave me, nor forsake me.” (Joshua 1:5) In His mighty hand is all strength and power! I am truly minute in the vast greatness of this Everlasting King. I am speechless when it comes to the grace and love of my Father. I come before Him holding up empty hands, and He fills them with goodness and peace. Seeking Him causes my heart to race. I feel so privileged that He would want me to seek His splendor-lit face—and find Him! He meets me in my despair and strokes me with His promises so true! He prepares His children to be like well-nurtured plants and like pillars to adorn a palace in their youth! He bestows so much undeserved favor on those that adore Him.



     


    *Psalm 144:12
        May our sons flourish in their youth
           like well-nurtured plants.
        May our daughters be like graceful pillars,
           carved to beautify a palace.


     


    I want to be that beautiful pillar in the palace of the King of kings—to illuminate the darkness with the white light of purity. I want to sparkle as a jewel in Your ravishing crown God—to glisten at the echoes of Your words, because Your words breathe life to your children! You are the WORD Lord God!


     


    *John 1:14
    So the Word became human and lived here on earth among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the only Son of the Father.


     


    May this life I live reflect the goodness you have shown me. I can no longer bottle this emotion and fervent respect. You enable me to climb the heights, to soar on eagles’ wings, to bask in Your glory, and experience Your power! I cannot be silent about what You have done and who You are! You are Beauty. You are Grace. You are Holy. You are Steadfast. You are Healing. You are the Savior! I bow my knees and my life before You. You alone are wise. Move Sweet Savior. Sprout new growth in this child. Rain on us! We long to lap up Your endless integrity and faithful character!


     


    *Psalm 138:2


    I will worship toward Your holy temple and praise Your name for Your loving-kindness and for Your truth and faithfulness; for You have exalted above all else Your name and Your word and You have magnified Your word above all Your name!