Even thought I am retired now, and my life should be my own, still I find it difficult to put God first. I check my phone for texts from friends and family, listen to the news, clean up the kitchen, start the laundry, check what is on TV, have my breakfast. Simple mundane things of life.
God invites us into His presence and I ignore Him.
"Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,
who was, and is, and is to come." (Revelation 4:8)
Maybe its easier because they are in His presence. He is on His great throne, shining and encircled by an emerald rainbow, on a transparent glassy sea.
Here our vision is clouded by our own needs, our routines, our self-centered desires and our sin. Now we are looking in a mirror that gives only a dim (blurred) reflection of reality (1 Corinthians 13:12 AMPC). If I was there, I could not resist to also sing.
This is why we must gather to worship. It reminds us of who God is and why He is worthy of not merely our voices but our entire lives.
“You are worthy, our Lord and God,
to receive glory and honor and power,
for You created all things,
and by Your will they were created
and have their being.”
The perfectly holy, eternal creator of the universe invites us to sit with Him, to hear His voice, to listen to us. He is like our loving early father who provided for and protected us. He is like our loving mother who nurtured and cared for us. And yet He sits on the throne over all creation. Day by day He gives us our breath.
And He is coming again.
Beloved, You patiently are waiting for me to answer Your invitation into Your presence. You wish to speak to me, to hear my prayers. My response should be to come quickly. To thank You. To worship You. Because You are holy and worthy of my time and my praise. Indeed, I would have no time, no voice, no strength except by Your gracious generosity. You have given it all to me.
Help me to see You as You are. Holy Holy Holy.
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