Adoration

There is a light that shines within me.
There is a hope that burns inside me.
Deep within my soul, my very existence, there is a being waiting to be freed.

A child who knows no fear, pain or rejection.
There is an emotion all encompassing of excitement, joyfulness, gladness and love.

The creative potential of laughter and the undeniable power of an infants joy live inside me.
Unmeasurable are my limits for I call you Father.
Unimaginable my potential for you have called me son.

There is someone inside of me waiting to be unleashed.
Whom you embrace and whom I long to be.

There is an all consuming fire - a light that permeates from my very being.
You have unlocked me God. The doors you have opened no man can shut.

I will praise you for all my days for you are good.
You have released me God with your love.
You are everything!

words from pray "Adoration" by ian mcintosh

Two Prayers:

John Wesley's Covenant Prayer

“I am no longer my own, but thine.
Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt.
Put me to doing, put me to suffering.
Let me be employed by thee or laid aside for thee,
exalted for thee or brought low by thee.
Let me be full, let me be empty.
Let me have all things, let me have nothing.
I freely and heartily yield all things
to thy pleasure and disposal.
And now, O glorious and blessed God,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it.
And the covenant which I have made on earth,
let it be ratified in heaven. Amen”

I really like the language of the Old English in this prayer and what it has to say. I prayed it today - very powerful experience!

Come, Creator Spirit!

A song for the day...

"Come, Creator Spirit,
visit the minds of those who are yours;
fill with heavenly grace
the hearts that you have made.

You who are named the Paraclete,
gift of God most high,
living fountain, fire, love
and anointing for the soul.

You are sevenfold in your gifts,
you are finger of God's right hand,
you, the Father's solemn promise
putting words upon our lips.

Kindle a light in our senses,
pour love into our hearts,
infirmities of this body of ours
overcoming with strength secure.

The enemy drive from us away,
peace then give without delay;
with you as guide to lead the way
we avoid all cause of harm.

Grant we may know the Father through you,
and come to know the Son as well,
and may we always cling in faith
to you, the Spirit of them both."

English Translation of Veni Creator.

Evermore His Praises Ring!

Praise, my sou, the King of heaven;
To His feet thy tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Evermore His praises sing:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise the ever lasting King!

Father - like He tends and spares us;
Well our feeble frame He knows;
In His hands He gently bears us,
Rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Widely yet His mercy flows.

Angels in the height adore Him!
Ye behold Him face to face;
Saints triumphant bow before him,
Gathered in from every race.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise with us the God of Grace.

Intentional Leading

Quotation I came across from an old leadership conference:

The group only runs as fast as the leader.

My take: The group only goes as deep as the leader/teacher.

Interesting thought.

Lord, I ask that you take me as deep as possible where I live night and day by eating Your Word only. Continue to teach me so I may teach others. Reveal as You see fit Lord.

I want to run Fast.
I want to drink Deep.
Only by Your grace Lord.

Glance

I remember the first glance
I remember the first romance
I remember the first dance
When I fell in love with you.
-Misty Edwards

Oh how I do remember Lord the first glance of when I was first romanced by Your love.
I love you Jesus for you are my all.

Random Prayer from AHOP

"Be broken, o dam, that would withstand the flood of the Spirit of God to his dry and thirsty land and this dry and thirsty people. Be broken, o strongholds of religion, of pride and of control. Be broken by the rising tide of repentance and faith through prayer."

-Anonymous