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"Restore us again, O Lord God of hosts;show the light of your countenance,and we shall be whole." (Psalm 80:19, New Coverdale Psalter) You, who are beyond me yet near me,who are at One with Yourself,yet interacting with a confused world:speak wholeness into me. You, who are God of all and over all,who are holy, holy, …
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"The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice.Clouds and thick darkness surround him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne." (Psalm 97:1-2) In the distance, across Flathead Lake,mountains tower, touching the heights,shrouded in heavy cloud,hiding the distant peaks from view. You, God, are my God,surrounded in clouds and thick darkness—known, yet not fully knowable;hidden, yet still …
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When I saw Him, I fell at his feet as though dead. (Revelation 1:1 NIV) Jesus, You are complete in Your glory - there is no other who perfectly displays the Father there is no other whose very life sings forth the perfect mixture of goodness and greatness You are overwhelming in Your power - when the …
Lord, would You please give me an increasing vision of Your majesty? Would You grant me the ability to know Your presence, power and wonder? I long for that, Lord. Instead, my eyes become caught up in all the things to do, the issues at hand, and the concerns of life. It can overwhelm me. …
Matthew Erickson 