A Prayer for Worshiping Jesus Simeon took him [Jesus] in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.” Luke 2:28-32 (NIV) Dear Lord Jesus, what a holy paradox and utter delight. Eight days after your birth, Simeon took you into his arms. Yet it was by your arms that all things have been made and are sustained—things above the earth, on the earth, and below the earth. All things have been made by you and for you—including Simeon. I praise you for the humility of your incarnation, the magnificence of your salvation, and for accessibility into your presence. From eternity, you came close; for eternity, you remain closer, for our Father has hidden our lives in you. Lord Jesus, it’s only because you have embraced me in the gospel that I have a good measure of the same peace Simeon experienced, for you are God’s promised salvation for Israel, for Gentiles, and for me. In you I have found the consolation that cannot be found anywhere else. You are my righteousness and redemption, my holiness and hope, my sanity and surety, and a whole lot more. The saints in heaven are more joyful than me, but they’re not more loved or more secure. As we stare the beginning of a New Year in the face, I want the peace of your grace to help me live at the pace of your peace. Slow me down, Jesus. Like Simeon, I want to live thankfully and expectantly. Continue to show me the difference between the things that matter, and the things that don’t matter “squat”. If I’m going to be in a hurry about one thing in the upcoming year, may it be to linger longer in your presence. Everything else will take care of itself. So very Amen I pray, in your glorious and grace-full name. ~Scotty Smith
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