God, Come off the Paper
In Blog, perspective, prayer 16 commentsJun 22
My oldest son left for camp last week. Along with his trunk full of teenaged boy things, he carried my heart and prayers with him.
He left, knowing God already.
But the truth is, even those of us who know God sometimes need to know Him, differently – a work, not new to God, but new in a freshly vulnerable heart.
“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?” {Is.43:19}
And I know…that this is something I need, too – a fresh work, a new look, a remembering of Him.
Because He is so much more than the God I read about on paper.
Today, may He show all of us just how much more… as this becomes our prayer.
God, come off the paper.
Challenge, wreck, show that you are real.
Break away the perceptions of You and be so much more.
May every sense become heightened by Your greatness,
Every conviction be stirred,
Every belief be strengthened,
Every fear be given over,
Every sin be confessed and doubt fade away.
Be bigger than I know, lovelier than I see, sweeter than I remember.
Do something new.
Amen.
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This is so good and exactly what I want. It puts into words exactly how I feel. I know He has something new for me and can’t wait to find out what it is. I’m headed to Israel next week and hope with this being one of my prayers while in the land – He will reveal His plans for me.
Carol…prayers go with you to Israel. Can’t wait to hear about how God comes off the paper in your life during this time. Godspeed and grace!
Amen, sister. Amen!
Agreeing with you for God to move in us, Tamara.
This is exactly what I need in my life right now. I need that fresh, new encounter with my Heavenly Father!
With you, Debbie.
“Be bigger than I know, lovelier than I see, sweeter than I remember. Do something new.”
Beautiful!
Katie
Thank you,Katie. May it be so, today!
Yes! Simply, totally and completely.
Love to you, Kim.
Well Done.
The Lord will do a work in your son while He has him alone. God bless you always, all ways.
Thank you, Joseph. Praying…believing that He will.
This prayer is beautiful! I so want HIM to “come off the paper” in my life. Thank you for sharing this.
Blessings…Chelle
Thank you, Chelle. Grateful it blessed.
Love this! My oldest leaves for camp tomorrow…a first for him and me! Thanks for stirring me to pray a new prayer for both him and me.
This post confirms what I shared in an interview about ReNEWed yesterday – you will challenge the attendees, make them dig deeper and be real! Looking forward to it!
Great morning encouragement. Thanks, Lisa. As I read your words about your son going to camp, I thought about your own experience from your book! Oh, yes, let this time be more for him, Jesus, a great look into your heart and grace.
peace~elaine