I read a prayer by John Piper this morning that seemed to put exact thoughts I've been having lately into words... about the glory of God. I loved it so much I want to share it and reflect on it again. I love how the Holy Spirit ministers to us through others!
From John Piper's book Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ:
"O Father of glory, this is the cry of our hearts- to be changed from one degree of glory to another, until, in the resurrection, at the last trumpet, we are completely conformed to the image of Your Son, Jesus Christ, or Lord. Until then, we long to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord, especially the knowledge of His glory. We want to see it as clearly as we see the sun, and to savor it as deeply as our most desired pleasure. O merciful God, incline our hearts to Your Word and the wonders of Your glory. Wean us from our obsession with trivial things. Open the eyes of our hearts to see each day what the created universe is telling about Your glory. Enlighten our minds to see the glory of Your Son in the Gospel. We believe that You are the All glorious One, and that there is no One like You. Help our unbelief. Forgive the wandering of our affections and the undue attention we give to lesser things. Have mercy on us for Christ's sake, and fulfill in us Your great design to display the glory of Your grace. In Jesus ‘name we pray, Amen."
Show me Your glory, today and every day Lord and may I savor, treasure and prize You above all else.
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