A Prayer from 2015 - 01

 Let's pray together,  Heavenly Father, indeed how great Thou art, how great You are in so many ways. 

 Creation declares Your variety, Your creativity, Your beauty.  Creation speaks to us.  Just as the heavens declare the glory of God, everything about Your creation, about the universe, speaks to us so much about Yourself and all about Your power.  

And then of course the Lord Jesus Christ speaks to us about Your person, that You are a God of grace, that You are a God of mercy, that You are a God of love.  That You are a God who heals, who wants to restore. 

Your a God that is so patient and understanding. Your one who wants to enter into our lives and be part of our lives, and wants to be the source of our lives.  How great Thou art.  That's the God that we worship.  

Not a God whose word is in stone, but a God who is person.  A God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  A God who understands community, understands love poured forth. Love that gives to another, love that wants the best for the other.  How great Thou art. And when You saw that we had gone astray, when You saw us falling short, when You saw that we had been separated from You relationally, 

You didn't leave it there, You came Yourself, in the person of Jesus, and You removed every obstacle that stood between us and Yourself.  What a wonderful God, how great Thou art.  And then You never left as is orphans, You came by the power of Your spirit,  to dwell within us.  

And You enable us and empower us, to do that which we can't do, to live a life that is pleasing, to have victory in every area of our lives, not be defeated by depression, not defeated by bad temper, criticism, groaning, moaning, and complaint.  No You came to enable us to have a life that is full of the fruit of the spirit, of love joy and peace.  

What a wonderful God, how great Thou art.  Mighty God this morning we love You, this morning because of of all that You've done, and all Your doing in each of us.  So thank You heavenly Father.  We praise You this morning and may You enjoy and rejoice, and may Your heart be blessed as You see Your people here this morning.   In Jesus name we pray.  Amen.