How can we not be amazed by your glory Lord God?
as the light at dawn radiates across the waters, illuminating the world
so too, your glory which shines in and through all creation
your glory which is too bright for us to look upon directly for it is blinding
your glory is too large for us to comprehend, as you are outwith all creation, yet present in the very petal of the snowdrops which burst forth from the ground
the only response we can have to your glory is to come in humility, before you now
trusting in your never ending goodness to us
faithful in your promises to us, and to all creation
hopeful in your love for each one of us, and all made in your image
though your glory is so intangible we fail to fully grasp your righteousness
you come to us in ways we can understand
in our worship this day
in the words of the prophets
in songs of praise
in prayers
in your son, Jesus Christ, our Lord
and in and through your Holy Spirit
may our time in your presence be acceptable in your sight, Lord God
May we know we were blessed before we arrived here, before we even glimpsed your glory
blessed beyond imagining
blessed not because of what we have done
but blessed because we are precious, precious children of God
even precious when we have been proud, stubborn, arrogant
placing our own views, our own attitudes, our own selfish desires front and centre
forgive us heavenly Father, teach us to turn from the paths which lead away from you
and guide us on the paths of humility, mercy, justice and love
Amen