“Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. 16 But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” 2 Corinthians 3:15-18 NIV
Lord of Glory,
We thank you and worship You because when Jesus died, the curtain of the Temple was torn in two literally opening up the way into the Holy of Holies in the Temple in Jerusalem (Mark 15:38). And showing that we can directly approach You God without fear and death, sin forgiven, inheritance sure. There is no veil between You and me.
It is like a curtain, or a veil taken away from our eyes when we truly meet Jesus. And we see Him in faith. And it is hard sometimes when we share our faith and other just cannot see as clearly. Give them sight of You.
Father, help us to be transformed to Your image, and ever increasing Glory. Even if we can only do it slowly one step at a time! So we can display more of You. Help us to rid ourselves of anything that would veil us from seeing you clearly. Like thinking, I am not good enough, I am nobody special, I have to worry, I make mistakes, I cannot do anything. In You we can and You love us unconditionally.
Help us to remove negative attitudes, criticizing ourselves, comparing ourselves with others, seeing an empty cup never mind a half empty one! Help us just to look to You and see we are being changed from glory to glory each day. You never tire of gently reminding us what is best for us. You never tire of repeating lessons to help us grow in faith. You never tire of reminding us how much You love us. We worship You today because You are our God.
In the glorious name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
God of glory,
You make You face to shine upon us (Numbers 6:25), and are gracious to us. We bring our prayer lists of all those we love and care for, and ask that You might be gracious (merciful, compassionate, kind, loving) towards them today. Provide for their needs and shine hope on their paths. And on ours. Open their eyes to see Jesus in all His glory.
Today we ask for Your help for all those who are undergoing change in their lives. The children and young people who have left junior schools and will have new classmates and new high schools in September. Take any worry from them so they can enjoy their holidays. We bring to You all those who have been bereaved of a spouse, partner, parent, child friend. Stand in the space left behind and comfort them from when they awake, during their day and even during their sleep. Those whose lives have been changed by illness or accident, heal and give them all they need.
We continue to seek peace and an end to war in Ukraine, however You can bring that to pass. Please God start it now.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Meditation – Thursday 8th October 2020
First time I heard this I liked it. But now I love it. The words are my prayer.
I caught a glimpse of Your splendour
In the corner of my eye
The most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen
And it was like a flash of lightning
Reflected off the sky
And I know I’ll never be the same
Show me Your Glory
Send down Your presence
I want to see Your face
Show me Your Glory
Majesty shines about You
I can’t go on without You, Lord
When I climb down the mountain
And get back to my life
I won’t settle for ordinary things
I’m gonna follow You forever
And for all of my days
I won’t rest ’til I see You again
Show me Your Glory
Send down Your presence
I want to see Your face
Show me Your Glory
Majesty shines about You
I can’t go on without You, Lord
No, no
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