“O Lord, yours is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O Lord. There are no borders or boundaries to your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things.” (pp 1Chron.29:11)
“Don’t forget this—I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and I have no comparisons or competition. I make known the end from the beginning. From ancient times and forever, my purpose will stand. I will do ALL that I please.” (pp Isa.46:9-10)
Dear heavenly Father, I woke up grateful about core stuff—the “biggies,” essentials, and the “whole shebang” of life. I am so thankful that you are God, and I am not. I am grateful you are the Alpha and the Omega and every other Greek letter in between. I am so glad you know the beginning, middle, and the ending of world history—and our next 24 hours. You know them not as a spectator but as author and finisher.
I am simultaneously sobered and giddy that “nations rage, kingdoms crumble, and the earth melts when you raise the decibels of your voice” (Ps.46:6); and that you laugh derisively when little earth-kings plot foolishly (Psalm 2). I am so thankful that you don’t answer all our prayers with a resounding “Yes!”—because you aren’t a “sugar daddy,” but our all wise, loving, perfect Abba. I am restful knowing there will always be more of your grace in the “fray” and at the frayed ends of life.
I am so grateful you are actively redeeming your impossible-to-count, every-nation family; and that you are presently making all things new through Jesus. Father, I am so thankful you are God and the Gospel is true, period. So Very Amen.
