Prayers of Adoration

Heavenly Father,

You are holy; You are awesome beyond understanding.  You are the Rock upholding all things.  You created all things and sustain them by the power of Your voice.  You make atoms and galaxies dance in obedience to Your command.  You control everything everywhere all the time.

You made it all good but there is now evil in the world and in us.  This also is part of Your plan.  You took the evil upon Yourself in Your Son Jesus.  You had Him judicially murdered by corrupt human courts.  You crushed Him and showed Your wrath toward evil and Your love toward Your people.

You raised Him to life again and provided a destiny for us.  You will finally make us good.  We will not be weak or stupid or foolish any more.  We will not be mean or hateful.  You will finally make us fully ourselves, reflecting Your glory perfectly, perfectly united to You and to each other.  We will know You and knowing You is real life.

Thank You Father.  Please build up our faith and strengthen Your word in us.  Please receive our worship in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

Our family saw Kung Fu Panda yesterday and it was great. Check out the opening sequence. One of my favorite reviewers doesn’t like it.  I think he’s right about its moral shallowness but that just makes it conventional Hollywood fare. The most enlightened character seems to worship “The Universe” but he gets at least one thing right about that: there are no accidents.

Gracious Heavenly Father, 

You are a consuming Fire whom no man can see and live.  You speak the word that makes the universe.  You speak the word that divides soul and spirit, that kills and gives new life.  You are the God and Father of Jesus Christ, whom You sent to die here for our sins.  You raised Him to life again and seated Him with You in absolute control over everything. 

You raised us with Him too Father.  You made us enter Your presence through His blood and body and now we know You Father, dimly.  Please make us know You more and more.  Make us love You with all that is in us and make Jesus’ name glorious in all the world.  Thank You Father!

Amen.