16 Day Prayer Journey To Passion 2010 – Day 13
Day 13. Humbly.
If God spoke the Universe into existence, and sent His Son into that world on a rescue mission of love–a mission He knew would cost Him His life and purchase ours–then let’s come to Passion 2010 carrying a hefty dose of humility in our hearts…that attitude that says “You are God and we are not.”
Humility is simply seeing God. Pride, on the other hand, is seeing ourselves. No one has ever had a glimpse of God and not ended up closer to the floor. He is glorious and massive and radiant and holy and imposing and awe-inspiring and intimidating. Yet, God somehow wedged all that into a Bethlehem manger in Christ so He could wrap us in His arms. Sin continually and deceptively puffs us up, making us think we’re larger than life, stealing our ability to appreciate all that He is and all we are in Him.
So, arriving at Passion 2010 let’s let the re-sizing begin.
Let’s tread gently.
Come reverently.
Loved and treasured by God, let’s insist less and say “yes” more.
Let’s not stiffen our necks, let’s soften our hearts.
Why act like we know it all already, let’s come open to whatever He has to say.
Let’s lay down our agendas and figure out where we fit in His.
Let’s surrender first, before He even asks.
Let’s stop assuming.
And demanding.
And ignoring.
And running.
Let’s bow.
And bend.
And pause.
And honor.
Let’s lift Him high and bow down low.
So together we pray…
Father, please soften our hearts so they can easily fit into Your hands and into Your plans. We are making a mess of our lives without You. We need You more than ever. Help us down to our knees where surrender ushers in marvelous rescue. We love You Jesus. Amen.
Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; or He is our God and we are the people of His pasture, the flock under His care. Psalm 95:6-7
December 29th, 2009 at 12:17 PM
WOW! Been praying and will continue to as we prepare to leave tomorrow for Atlanta. I have the picture of Passions from the past with peoples hands raised in worship and have prayed that just as many would be bowed down in worship at this event. Grateful for the leadership accurate view of God and man.
December 29th, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Lord, I take my eyes off of myself and turn them on You. Take me deeper, draw me closer, set me on stinking fire!!!! I surrender. I’m done. I say, “Yes, Lord.” Hide me in the shadow of Your wings, and please, Lord, let me see Your glory.
I’m coming with an attitude of expectancy, and I pray with an extra dose of humility all over my head!!
December 29th, 2009 at 8:29 PM
Today’s Passion 2010 desktop wallpaper http://j.mp/6jYh84
December 30th, 2009 at 12:29 AM
I long so badly to find a group of people with hearts that will go far and beyound for Jesus.
I wish I could find others with the same crazy passion inside of me. Sometimes I feel like I’m the only one among everyone. Is something wrong with me. I just feel like the only one.
God please send me people like the ones who are going to this conference
December 30th, 2009 at 3:25 AM
Above all You are God and God alone. Holy, almighty God to be feared and yet You are Love and You are never far away. You go with us all the way. I pray Lord that everyone who comes to this event will experience Your presence on the way and in the conference. I pray they will know that You are God and worth to live for. Let You be their passion in life. Amen.
December 31st, 2009 at 10:30 PM
thank you for these posts amidst the chaos.