I Want to Know God

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digital artwork and text (c) 2013 by Marilee Miller

I WANT TO  KNOW GOD

I want to know God intimately.
I don’t want him to seem distant, far off –
I want his companionship, though
At times this seems an elusive quest.
I want to “feel” his unconditional love,
But my earthly life doesn’t reveal
A model for love that never gives up.
I want to “believe in” – not just state casually,
That Jesus Christ is brother, friend, Helper,
And close-occupier of my heart.
I, along with the whole church,
Am called The Bride of Jesus Christ:
Yet how can I, a finite little person,
Grasp Him being my Bridegroom,
My only Dearest Love?
I want to sense the Holy Spirit’s power
Moving with Shekinah glory in me.
However, I don’t really know how
To magnify, glorify him, or understand
Just how much he delights in me!
So, blessed Lord God, keep me infilled.
Flow your rivers of living water over me.
I want to know you, God; but only you
Are able to introduce the fullness
Of your infinite self to me!

“Even so, Lord Jesus, come.”

He is not elusive,
He is not exclusive,
He does not exclude me,
But holds out his hands
To include me.
His love is inclusive,
Generously-given, and free.

“Thanks be to God, for the unspeakable
gift of Christ Jesus…”

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This post is shared with Laura Boggess'  "The Wellspring"

God of Infinite Variety

(The same base photo as in the last 2 posts, but what an infinite variety of  images emerge from my graphics program.)

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God of Infinite Variety

God unchanging, God always the same.  Yet he has an infinite variety of beautiful, holy attributes.


God of mercy, God of glory.
God of Love and mystery.
Lord of rescue and salvation,
King of Everything Everywhere.
Tender, kind to those who believe,
Yet stern, holding accountable, those who rebel.

Christ the Savior and the Master,
Son of God with mighty power.
Look upon the forms of God,
Steadfast, unchanging, and yet,
Shows his traits and nature in infinite variety.

“His tender mercy is over all his works, and his will is ever directed toward his children’s good.”

© 2013 by Marilee Miller

This post is shared with Laura Boggess “Playdates with God”

God Made "Spanish Lace"

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Spanish lace is a plant (epiphyte) which drapes itself over trees, but takes its nourishment from the air and raindrops.

God Made Spanish Lace

God, Our Heavenly Father,
Thank you for revealing to us many of your treasures.
I thrill to your mightiness,
As I’m caught and held close by your holiness,
And stand in awe of your Incredible Love.

In a strange touch of whimsy,
God made “Spanish lace” –
and also created ME to admire his dwelling place.

Jesus, my beautiful Lord,
Praise you for satisfying my deep need for a Savior.
I’m glad you will come
To brush my needful heart with your welcome;
I’m so amazed by your  Indelible Love.

Your touch of tender mercy
 Brings healing, your intricacy
Weaves my inner parts like “Spanish lace”,
and fashions ME to receive beauty and grace.

Holy Spirit, go-between and advocate,
How could it be that you delight in me in pleasure?
I revel in your sustaining
Power, for by your hand you’re maintaining:
I adore you for your Indescribable Love.

You have given me your fullness:
The God who made “Spanish lace” –
also brings ME to inhabit his resting-place.

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(c) 2012 by Marilee Miller

This post is shared with "Seedlings in Stone" On, In, and About Mondays

and "The Wellspring "Playdates with God