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Step up to the Throne

I imagine stepping up to Gods’ throne:         Praise. Repentance. Submission.     In humble submission, I kneel before the Lord, my Maker.   Good morning, Lord. I come to You with praise on my lips, repentance … Continue reading

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Lord God Almighty

In my imagination, I approach the throne of grace, starting with praise, followed by repentance. As I get closer to God’s throne, I’m totally in awe of His power. The only response I can imagine is to fall to my … Continue reading

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Holy … and Merciful

The second of my three imaginary steps to the throne of grace: repentance. Luke 18:13 (ESV) God, be merciful to me, a sinner! We recognize our sin and look to Holy God for salvation and forgiveness. As the old hymn … Continue reading

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Praise Thy Name

Continuing to focus on God’s holiness as described in Reginald Heber’s hymn, Holy, Holy, Holy: “All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea.” In my imagination, there are three steps to the throne of God. … Continue reading

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Holy, Holy, Holy

“Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea; Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity.” Reginald Heber, 1826   Lent is the perfect time … Continue reading

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Works Praise

Trees applaud. Skies proclaim. Seas shout.   “Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy Name, In earth, and sky, and sea.” Reginald Heber, 1826

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God’s Breath, Heart and Mind in Me

“Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee, perfect in power, in love, and purity.” Reginald Heber, 1826   The powerful breath of the Spirit in me. The loving heart of the Son in me. The pure mind of … Continue reading

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Perfect Power

Holy power, awesome power. Perfect power.

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God Accomplished

“Holy, Holy, Holy!   All the saints adore Thee,   casting down their golden crowns   around the glassy sea.” Reginald Heber, 1826   We’ll cast down those crowns because . . .  all that we have accomplished  you have done … Continue reading

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Four Faces of Worship

  “Cherubim and Seraphim falling down before Thee,   Which wert, and art,and evermore shalt be.”    Holy, Holy, Holy,    Reginald Heber (1783–1826)     The Cherubim’s four faces –ox, lion, eagle, man– bow down before Christ, who is the … Continue reading

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