Be Transformed

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will. – (Romans 12:2, NIV)

Don’t change yourselves to be like the people of this world, but let God change you inside with a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to understand and accept what God wants for you. You will be able to know what is good and pleasing to Him and what is perfect. – (Romans 12:2, ERV)

Do not allow this world to mold you in its own image. Instead, be transformed from the inside out by renewing your mind. As a result, you will be able to discern what God wills and whatever God finds good, pleasing, and complete. – (Romans 12:2, VOICE)

When we choose to follow after Jesus, and allow Him room to change our heart, He transforms us to more clearly reflect His love to the world. Our charge is to not allow ourselves to be caught up in what is trending or currently acceptable, but rather we ought to seek the Lord to renew our minds so that we pursue what is good and pleasing to God. The more we pursue Him, the more we grow in our understanding of what He wills rather than what we think we want. When we know and walk in the things that are good and pleasing to God, we feel His pleasure, know His goodness and grace, and are able to extend the same to those around us. May we ever seek the Lord and invest time with Him, for He will show us what is good and will transform our hearts and minds to more clearly reflect His own to the world.

Choose not to conform,

to ways of the world;

but choose be transformed,

seek and hear His word.

For He will show us,

the ways that are good;

He’ll lead and guide us,

as love’s understood.

The more we follow,

the more He transforms;

our hearts and our minds,

they become our norms.

So, seek the Lord God,

and pursue His ways;

His goodness and grace,

will lead us always.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You call us not to blend in with the world, but rather to stand out as we follow Your ways and walk in Your will. Thank You that You show us what is good and pleasing unto You as we spend time with You and in Your word. Forgive us for the times that we allow the ways of the world to lay hold of our hearts, rather than trusting You to show us what is good. Lead us to follow after You in all that we say and do so that You goodness is made known wherever we go. Show us how to love those around us as You intended. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we seek You to show us what is good and pleasing to You so that we walk in Your ways and do Your will. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

You are good, and what You do is good; teach me Your decrees. – Psalm 119:68

The Skies Proclaim His Handiwork

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. – (Psalm 19:1, NIV)

The heavens tell about the glory of God. The skies announce what His hands have made. – (Psalm 19:1, ERV)

The celestial realms announce God’s glory; the skies testify of His hands’ great work. – (Psalm 19:1, VOICE)

As I read this passage this morning, I could not help but recall all of the beautiful photos I have seen that friends and family took of the Aurora Borealis last week. If the beauty of the night sky’s light show isn’t a declaration of God’s glory, I don’t know what is. The variety of colors and lights and patterns all leave me awestruck at the work of His hands. Already, I am in awe when I witness a glorious sunrise or sunset, as each time I am reminded of God’s creativity and handiwork. Sadly, I did not see the light show for myself, as I am an “early to bed, early to rise” sort of girl. It is still on my bucket list of things to see, but I am so thankful to have seen all of the captures of the glory in the sky. To see such beauty is to gaze at the work of God. I cannot fathom witnessing such glory and simply chalking it up to a freak of nature. God made the sun and the skies, and all are the work of His hands. Incredibly, the same is true of all of us, His created. We too, are His handiwork, designed to display His glory through our love. May we ever seek the Lord and recognize the glory of who He is, for as the skies above proclaim His goodness to all who look up, so too should we.

The glory of God,

Photo courtesy of my sister’s post. ❤

is on clear display;

we need to look up,

to see all He’s made.

The sun and the stars,

the mountains and seas;

all living creatures,

He called each to be.

With purpose, each formed,

the work of His hands;

all crafted in love,

each part of His plan.

Let us give Him thanks,

and all of our praise;

for all He has made,

throughout all our days.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that the heavens declare Your glory and the skies announce all that Your hands have made. Forgive us for the times that we have not paused to praise You for all of the good that we can see. Teach us to recognize Your glory in every created thing, for all that Your hands have made have purpose. Lead us to love those around us as You do. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we praise You for all that Your hands have made, and stand in awe and wonder as we witness Your glory all around us. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

“I tell you,” He replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.” – Luke 19:40

Higher Ways

As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things. – (Ecclesiastes 11:5, NIV)

You don’t know where the wind blows. And you don’t know how a baby grows in its mother’s womb. In the same way, you don’t know what God will do – and He makes everything happen. – (Ecclesiastes 11:5, ERV)

You can no more predict the path of the wind than you can explain how a child’s bones are formed in a mother’s womb. Even more, you will never understand the workings of the God who made all things. – (Ecclesiastes 11:5, VOICE)

These words of wisdom, recorded by King Solomon, remind us that we cannot know and understand all of the ways of God. However, we can know that all of His ways are good, and choose to trust in the One who made us. As we follow Him, though we know not where the path will lead, we can follow His direction, knowing that He will lead us where we are meant to go. So often, what we hoped for is not how things turn out, yet most often, it is far better than we could have imagined. His ways are higher than our ways, and He knows the outcome far beyond what we can see. May we ever seek the Lord and trust in Him, for He is good and His love lasts forever.

As we can’t predict,

the ways the wind blows;

nor are we able,

to know what God knows.

We know He is good,

so we can choose trust;

the One who made us,

and sent us Jesus.

His ways are higher,

than things on our own;

God’s grace and goodness,

ever He makes known.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You are far greater than we can comprehend. Thank You that Your ways are higher than ours, and that You are for us, not against us. Forgive us for thinking we can tell You which way things ought to be, and for not trusting You as we should in all things. Grow us in our trust and understanding of Your faithfulness, even when we do not see or understand how things could work out on the path we are asked to follow. Show us how to love those around us, even when love does not make sense. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we choose to trust You, even when we cannot see nor fathom a resolution in what lies ahead. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1

Praise for the Mommas

Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the times to come. – (Proverbs 31:25, HCSB)

She is a strong person, and people respect her. She looks to the future with confidence. – (Proverbs 31:25, ERV)

Clothed in strength and dignity, with nothing to fear, she smiles when she thinks about the future. – (Proverbs 31:25, VOICE)

I am blessed to have such a mother, and many mother-like people who have been a part of my life when I needed them most. God gives such traits to those who earnestly seek Him, and a heart to love and provide, protect and promote peace, are some of the ways that His love is made clearly known. Despite the monumental challenges my own mom has faced (and continues to endure), her joy is contagious when she knows that she will see or speak with beloved family and friends. Incredibly, throughout my life, there have been a number of mother-like women who have spoken into my life, provided encouragement, strength, care and kindness, that propelled me to press on. As a child, there were all of my aunts, my mom’s dearest friends, and of course, my own mom. In my teen years, there were youth leaders, teachers, coaches, and more, whose strength and respect were admired and something to aspire to follow. Throughout adulthood, and especially becoming a mom myself, those who had more life experience were ever ready to offer encouragement and support. Even now, the things that my mom and grandma spoke into my life clearly resound as I navigate all that life brings. This is an ongoing journey of discovery, to become the woman that God has made me to be. He is good, and He provides what we need as it is needed, and brings amazing women into our lives to be the heart that encourages, supports, strengthens and lifts up when we need it most. My hope is that I am able to do the same for those around me, for I know the incredible blessings that I have been given and hope to do likewise. May we ever seek the Lord to lead us to love as He loves, and give Him thanks for all of the mommas in our lives.

All thanks be to God,

for all that He gives;

the moms in our lives,

that teach us to live.

Their strength inspires,

us to be our best;

to trust in Jesus,

through all of life’s tests.

Dignity, honor,

and uplifting ways;

belong to the ones,

who love us always.

May we remember,

and choose celebrate;

the ones He’s given,

throughout all our days.

Thank You, Lord Jesus,

for those whom we know;

their help and goodness,

ever help us grow.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of mothers and those who are mom-like to others. Thank You for my mom, who not only loves us well, but has loved so many others and has show Your goodness and grace in spaces it had been lacking. Forgive us for the opportunities we pass up to love well, for we never know the depth of need of those around us. Teach us to trust You to lead us in all things and at all times, for You know how to bless and encourage everyone. Show us how to love as You intended, and to “mom” with strength and dignity and hope for all that lies ahead. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we praise You for providing us with mommas all throughout our life. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. – Proverbs 31:26

Kindness, Compassion, Forgiveness and Love

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. – (Ephesians 4:32, NIV)

Be kind and loving to each other. Forgive each other the same as God forgave you through Christ. – (Ephesians 4:32, ERV)

Instead, be kind and compassionate. Graciously forgive one another just as God has forgiven you through the Anointed, our Liberating King. – (Ephesians 4:32, VOICE)

Being kind, compassionate and loving requires an intentional decision to extend what we have been given by God to those around us. We always have a choice as to how we will interact and respond to one another. Each time we choose kindness and compassion, we help another feel loved. Forgiveness is necessary, for we are told that we must forgive as we have been forgiven. We need Jesus to forgive this way, and must turn to Him for help again and again. As one who has received kindness, compassion and love when I have needed it most, I am compelled to seek the Lord to help me do likewise. The same is true with forgiveness. There are times I fall short and need to ask forgiveness for lacking the grace I needed to give. Likewise, there are situations and circumstances where we may have to choose to forgive again and again, as unforgiveness tries to creep and create bitterness. What seems to help the most is to not only forgive (meaning releasing the right to revenge or hold onto the hurt) and instead place all in God’s hands. It does not mean that we give people a pass to mistreat us, but rather we let go of the weight that unforgiveness creates in our heart and give it to God so that we can move on. Incredibly, when I slow down and seek to understand, I find that kindness and compassion rise up within me and I am better able to love. God is faithful to meet us as we seek Him, and He will equip us to love as He loves when we ask and depend on Him. May we ever seek the Lord to help us be compassionate and kind, extending love and forgiveness to all with whom we interact.

In love, we are called,

Photo by Dee Jones of Open Door Photography ❤

to seek God for all;

to give as He gives,

as grace He installs.

He gives compassion,

forgiveness and grace;

His love, unending,

throughout all our days.

He asks us the same,

to do as He does;

so His grace is known,

may all be in love.

Lead us, Lord Jesus,

to always be kind;

extend compassion,

it’s what You’ve in mind.

Forgive each other,

as He’s done for us;

may love ever lead,

to do as He does.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You give us kindness, compassion, forgiveness and love. Thank You that as we ask, You meet us where we are and show us Your goodness and grace that sets us free. Forgive us for the times that we have been lacking in any of these. Teach us to rely on You to provide what we need to extend the good You give, and to release the anger, hurt or frustration so that we can forgive as You forgive us. Show us how to love with kindness and compassion for all. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we seek You and trust You to lead us in You love in all things and at all times. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us – not by works of righteousness that we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit. – Titus 3:4-5

Steady in the Storms

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – (Philippians 4:6-7, NIV)

Don’t worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks for what you have. And because you belong to Christ Jesus, God’s peace will stand guard over all your thoughts and feelings. His peace can do this far better than our human minds. – (Philippians 4:6-7, ERV)

Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of you life. – (Philippians 4:6-7, MSG)

Worry and anxiousness are tangible signs that things are out of balance in our hearts and minds. Most often, it is because we are not praying and seeking God about what is going on, nor giving thanks for that which we have. Because we belong to Christ Jesus, He will guard and protect us, and give us direction as to what we can do and grant us His peace that guards our hearts and minds. His wholeness is made known as we seek Him and trust that He is the One who can work all things out for good. Yes, there are times when there is an issue that brings us to a place that we need God to show us tangible help to supply His peace and rest in His presence. We are created to be in community. Part of being a community includes helping bear one another’s burdens, and walking alongside each other in seasons of both struggle and of celebration. There is a quieting of the clamor caused by chaos that comes when we join with another to pray. Strength and resolve rise up and we are encouraged to get back to praying in all things and at all times. May we ever seek the Lord to show us His perfect peace as we pray, for it is as we pray for help and give Him thanks that we discover the peace that only God provides.

Lord, be our anchor,

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throughout each new storm;

for Your love’s greater,

and Your peace transforms.

You transform our heart,

mind, body, and soul;

the depth of Your love,

brings peace, makes us whole.

Help us keep seeking,

in prayer, with praise;

Your faithfulness shown,

throughout all our days.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that we need not worry nor be anxious about anything, but instead, we can bring our requests before You and trust in Your goodness and grace. Thank You that when worries come, You remind us that You are greater than all that we face. Forgive us for our fears and anxiousness, for You have overcome all that we will ever endure. Teach us to trust You more, for You are faithful to show us the ways we are meant to go and how to maneuver in all things. Lead us in Your love to care well for those around us, so that they too may know Your perfect peace, be it in storms or in settled spaces. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we ever seek and praise You, for You are our anchor and the One who keeps us steady in all sorts of seas. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths. – Proverbs 3:5-6

Forgiven to Love

If My people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – (2 Chronicles 7:14, NIV)

And if My people who are called by My Name become humble and pray, and look for Me, and turn away from their evil ways, then I will hear them from heaven. I will forgive their sin and heal their land. – (2 Chronicles 7:14, ERV)

And My people (who are known by My Name) humbly pray, follow My commandments, and abandon any actions or thoughts that might lead to further sinning, then I shall hear their prayers from My house in heaven, I shall forgive their sins, and I shall save their land from the disasters. – (2 Chronicles 7:14, VOICE)

This verse was part of what God spoke to King Solomon after he had consecrated the temple to God. The Lord was speaking of the Israelites, yet His heart for us remains the same. In fact, God loves us so much that He sent His Son to show us how to call on Him and to be forgiven and set free from our sin. Imagine what the world around us might be like if we all chose to love God and love people. There would be much healing and far less hatred and harm. Though we are each only one, collectively, we are many. Power is present when we actively choose to love, even when we desire otherwise. Just yesterday, my husband and I were out working in the yard. In our neighborhood, there is that one house where chaos reigns, and all of the extra traffic and mess in our cul de sac, comes from those who are constantly coming and going from that home. As I glanced over the fence, I saw a man in a beat up truck, parking in front of a different neighbor’s house. At first, my thought was “get the heck out of here!” Then the still small voice spoke softly to my heart to pray for him. There was clearly an issue with his truck, as he had the hood up and was tinkering. I did pray that he would be able to fix whatever was wrong and for his blessing. Within the next 20 minutes, whatever had been wrong seemed to have been restored, and the truck was gone. This short heart check was another reminder to pray for others, even when my inclination is otherwise. We never know what others are going through, and our charge is to love. Obviously we need to use caution, but we can ALWAYS pray. May we ever seek the Lord to lead us in His love as we seek and follow after Him. Let His love lead us and bring healing to our land, our town, our neighborhoods.

O Lord, we seek You,

and ask You forgive;

the things in our hearts,

not rooted in love.

God, show us the things,

where we are unkind;

help us turn to You,

so Your grace we find.

Lead us to love well,

so healing may come;

in us and others,

may Your will be done.

In spaces of good,

Your blessings are clear;

a glimpse of heaven,

right now and right here.

Show us all the ways,

where we can love more;

grant strength to follow,

You whom we adore.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You are good and loving, gracious and forgiving. Thank You that You call us to confess our sins and seek You to lead us in Your love. Thank You that as we do, You bring healing and hope to us and to those around us. Forgive us for every thought, word, and deed that has not demonstrated Your goodness and love. Show us how to love those around us practically, even when we do not understand why people do what they do. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we seek You to lead us in Your love and continually keep short accounts before You. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. – John 13:34

Truth in Love

But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into Him who is the head – Christ. – (Ephesians 4:15, HCSB)

No, we will speak the truth with love. We will grow to be like Christ in every way. He is the head. – (Ephesians 4:15, ERV)

Instead, by truth spoken in love, we are to grow in every way into Him – the Anointed One, the head. – (Ephesians 4:15, VOICE)

To be like Christ, we are called to speak the truth in love. The more we grow in Him, the more natural this becomes a part of who we are. Truth is necessary, but delivery matters. If we speak the truth without love, it can come across as harsh or mean, but when it is spoken in love, it is better received as it has no intent to harm. Correction, redirection, encouragement and more are all things that either fall on deaf ears or are received out of fear, rather than received and taken to heart when love is absent. The more we spend time with Christ, the more we grow to be like Him, and reflect His goodness and grace through love to those around us. May we ever seek the Lord to grow us more like Him, and listen to His leading so that we best know how to speak the truth with love.

Lord, help us speak truth,

that’s guided by love;

only good intent,

reflect God above.

Show us Lord Jesus,

Your love and Your grace;

so we give likewise,

throughout all our days.

In all that we do,

and all that we say;

let Your love guide us,

so in You, we stay.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You call us to speak the truth in love. Thank You that as we do, we grow more like You and can more clearly reflect Your heart to the world. Forgive us for the times that we have withheld love in what we have said, or have not spoken truth in Your loving ways. Teach us to seek You before we speak, and to listen to Your leading in what we say. Show us how to speak the truth in love in ways that make Your heart known to those around us. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we seek You to show us how to speak the truth in love in all things and at all times. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. – 1 Corinthians 13:6-7

Forgive

And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven out debtors. – (Matthew 6:12, NIV)

Forgive our sins, just as we have forgiven those who did wrong to us. – (Matthew 6:12, ERV)

And forgive us out debts as we forgive those who owe us something. – (Matthew 6:12, VOICE)

Yesterday, at church, our current series in the Lord’s Prayer continued with the verse above. As the pastor was unpacking the process, I felt pretty okay about my own heart, as I am fairly quick to listen to His prompting and forgive others and ask for His forgiveness for myself. Then, not even an hour after I returned home, I spoke on the phone with a dear friend, and she unpacked a harrowing tale of injustice and horrible misjudgment that could have cost her life. Thankfully, she is okay now, but the anger and frustration at what transpired rose up in me as she unpacked her story. After we had spoken for a while, the still small voice reminded me of what I had just heard in church. We talked about how forgiveness does not mean mistreatment is ever okay, but rather it releases the offended from the weight of a grudge or desire for revenge. In the arena where she suffered, corrective action must be taken, yet it does not have to come from a place of anger. When forgiveness enters in, there is opportunity to educate and inform many as to what should have transpired, rather than continually “throwing stones” to retaliate. I imagine in this circumstance, as in so many others, forgiveness will have to be practiced again and again before the anger and frustration subside. God is good, and He can use all things for His glory. I loathe that she experienced what she did, but can only imagine how God will turn it around to bring positive change for many. The final verse that the pastor shared toward the close of his message is one that resonates in this situation as well. When Jesus was hanging on the cross, unjustly, and had been beaten, flogged, spat on, insulted and mocked, His final words were, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing.” (Luke 23:24) In my friend’s case, I believe similar words ring true, as they clearly did not know what they were doing, nor did they realize the damage that their words and actions caused. May we ever seek the Lord to show us again and again how to forgive, and ever ask for forgiveness ourselves. We all fall short and need the Savior to cleanse us from our unrighteousness and keep us in His loving care.

We’re purposely called,

to pray to the Lord;

ask for forgiveness,

not keep wrongs ignored.

Also, He calls us,

to choose to forgive;

the sins against us,

each day that we live.

Forgive all the wrongs,

no matter how bad;

for He took the cross,

so we’d understand.

Understand His grace,

forgiveness and love;

and how we are called,

to do as He does.

If He could forgive,

when He’d done no wrong;

He will help us too,

throughout our life long.

He grants us the strength,

to cling fast to Him;

and release the wrongs,

again and again.

Thank You, Lord Jesus,

that You’re always good;

You love and forgive,

make grace understood.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that each time that we seek You to forgive us, You remove our sin from us as far as the east is from the west. Thank You that You call us to do likewise. Not in our own strength, but in Yours. Thank You that when we ask, You empower us to forgive again and again, much in the same way You continue to forgive us for our missteps and shortcomings. Forgive us for the times that we hold onto our own sin or the sin of others rather than releasing all unto You. Teach us to trust You to lead us in Your love so that we can forgive others as we have been forgiven by You. Show us how to love as You do so that all might come to know the power of Your loving kindness and the goodness of Your forgiveness and grace. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we seek You to show us how to forgive others and listen to You to show us what we need to ask You to forgive. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

But with You there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve You. – Psalm 130:4

All Things Always

He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. – (Colossians 1:17, NIV)

The Son was there before anything was made. And all things continue because of Him. – (Colossians 1:17, ERV)

He has always been! It is His hand that holds everything together. – (Colossians 1:17, VOICE)

In this passage in Colossians, Paul pointed to the eternity of Jesus. Because this concept is so beyond human understanding, it helps to look back and read in Genesis 1, as we read, “Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness…” (Genesis 1:26, HCSB) The Us and Our are God referencing Himself and Jesus, His Son. I cannot pretend to understand the concept of no beginning and no end, but I can embrace the goodness and grace that God gives to us through Jesus. Jesus was God in the flesh so that we might know and understand that He is loving, kind, forgiving, for us, and the One who heals and sets us free. Because the Son was there before anything was made, He knows how to hold all things together. For me, this provides the assurance that I am loved and upheld by His mighty hands. May we ever seek the Lord to show us more and more of Himself, and look to the Word to remind of the truth.

Before all things were,

was eternity;

found in the Father,

and the Prince of Peace.

Called to existence,

all things by the Lord;

made in their image,

we’re loved and adored.

Granted Their goodness,

love and strength to grow;

wisdom, forgiveness,

and hope that we know.

May we ever seek,

come to understand;

the glory of God,

and the Son of man.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You give us Your word to show us who You are and how Your love and power know no beginning nor end. Forgive us for our doubts when we cannot fathom the endlessness of You. Lead us to ever pursue more of You. Show us how to love those around us in ways that make Your heart known. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we seek to know You more, and trust You in the things that we cannot yet grasp. Amen.

© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present

You make known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. – Psalm 16:11