Majestic and Mighty God, Holy and Righteous. It is truly a privilege to be Your child, lovingly made in that secret place.
You called me to Yourself, You’ve set me apart. And You are always with me, whether I am aware of it or not. Your love doesn’t depend on me; it’s unconditional and unfailing. It’s steadfast and unshakable. How treasured am I!
You tell me in Your Word “The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”
If I engage with You, put in some time and effort—just as with any human relationship—I hear Your voice more clearly, I see You more clearly, I understand Your ways just a tad bit more. I learn who You are and why You have so many Names in The Bible—Yahweh, Immanuel, Adonai, Abba being just a few. You are my Creator and also my Friend.
As I walk with You, the riches of our relationship unfold in my life. You carry me when I need it; You hold my hand as I pray. The Holy Spirit groans for me when I have no words—in unsettling or desperate times. You laugh with me when I’m tickled and sing with me when I am overjoyed. You smile on me lovingly as I sit in contentment.
In the hard and in the good, You are with me—You comfort me, You guide me, You never leave me alone. Now that I think about it—that’s what reveals a true and lasting relationship. And I can have that with You—Most Holy LORD and Creator of all that is. It’s really quite remarkable, especially because I am imperfect and a sinner. You love me just as I am, though You love me too much to not clean me up a bit. In Your Presence, because of Jesus, I am radiant.
You tell me “I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, Who summons you by name.”
Praise God!
In the Holy and Kingdom Making Name of Jesus I pray.
Amen.
