BIGGER

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What if the Grand Canyon isn’t just a hole in the ground in the ground but an expression of divine vastness? God’s self-portrait draws millions, but do they really see it? What if we were to recognise that the world’s music rings with a spiritual echo of the harmonies of the Trinity? What if the millions who attend a NASCAR race this year would come to understand that they are doing more than cheering a favourite driver—that they are seeking intimate connection with the ultimate Great Person.

What if we were to realise that every sunset viewed, every sexual intimacy enjoyed, every favourite food savoured, every song sung or listened to, every home decorated, and every rich moment enjoyed in this life isn’t ultimately about itself but is an expression and reflection of God’s essential character? Wouldn’t such beautiful and desirable reflections mean that their Source must be even more beautiful—and, ultimately, most desirable?

— STEVE DEWITT, EYES WIDE OPEN: ENJOYING GOD IN EVERYTHING (P.8)

SCRIPTURE

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts,

neither are your ways my ways,”

declares the Lord.

“As the heavens are higher than the earth,

 so are my ways higher than your ways

 and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8,9

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BIGGER POCKET FULL OF ROCKS

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I try to put You in my little box 
But You keep busting hinges and You keep picking locks 
And I see a bigger picture, how small I really am 
Naked I come to the world, naked I'll go out again 
What's a man to do
when he comes face to face with the divine 
When every part of me
wants to run away and hide 
But You keep getting bigger, and I do believe 
That even with eternity, I still could not see 
Just how big You are and just how far
You reach for me 
You are bigger than me 
You're bigger than me, Lord 
I found it quite amazing, somewhat amusing too 
The way some of us try
and put our fences around You 
But I'm grateful for Your mercy
and for Your patient grace
And to think that You invite me Lord
to look upon Your face
What's a man to do when he comes face to face with the divine 
When every part of me wants to run away and hide 
(Chorus)
You're so much bigger than me, bigger than me

SENTENCE PRAYER

Eternal God,

By your power we are created

And by your love we are redeemed;

Guide and strengthen us by your spirit, hat we may give

ourselves to your service

and live this day in love to one another and to you.

Amen (New Zealand Prayer Book pg 130)