Fierce Pursuit

Good morning, my friend!  Good morning, Father!  

“One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple” - Psalm 27:4

Lord, I lift my friend before You.  Thank You for the work of healing that You are doing in them, both what they can see and what they cannot.  It’s at times when they are most desperate that they draw close to You.  Then, when the desperation eases, they tend to relax their grip and hold You less tightly.  Today, help them to keep a firm hold on You, regardless of their level of drama.  May their desperation remain as a desperation for You.  In that intentional pursuit, show them the truths and wonders reserved for those who linger in Your presence in the good times - the breathtaking wonders their eyes and hearts overlook when, in panic, they search only for rescue.  

Today we bring their prayer requests before You, but it’s more than gifts we seek.  We pursue the giver of the gifts.  We seek YOU, not just what You hold in Your hands.  Show us more of Yourself today.  We want to catch a glimpse of You that, like Moses, our faces would shine from time in Your presence.  Transform us into tools and vessels that bring joy in the using.  Hold us in Your masterful hands and use us to make something of beauty.  


Be with my friend today, dear Father.  Give them a heart in fierce pursue of You.  May they seek You while You may be found; call upon You while You are near (Is 55:6).  In seeking You, I pray they receive a fresh revelation of the treasure of who You are.  May their breath catch in their chest as they see a new facet of Your beauty, wisdom, holiness and love.  May it whet their appetite for more.  Transform them into a beautiful reflection of Your Son, and bless them with a deeper understanding of their purpose in the world and who they are in You.  In Jesus Name ❤️

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