Infinite and Holy God,
As we come before you this morning we mimic the angels who dwell with you in heaven. Your word says that even these celestial creatures cover their faces before you. Even they cannot bear to look upon your infinite holiness.
Yes, we bow low—remembering how much more humble we should be: For we are but dust and returning to dust.
Moreover we are unholy. Justly you have cast us from your presence, exposed us to your curses, and taken away your favor. We have desired sin, and it has become our master. Now we live with all of its ailments: It darkens our understanding, fills our hearts with foolish cravings and affections, and makes us our own worst enemy.
But in you there is deliverance. No man or beast can undo what we have done. No angel or human invented religion can give us soundness of mind, peace, or eternal life. We know that only He who was offended can forgive, and only He who is mighty can restore.
We thank you that you have seen fit to send forth your Son into this world. For we know that his blood can cleanse the stain of our sin, His life can give us righteousness, and His resurrection can give us a place by your side.Lord, we look to you this morning, praying that you would raise us up. May you not look upon our offenses, but deliver us out of them. Allow us to sit with Christ in the heavenly places and serve him like the angels do in heaven.
For it is in His Name we pray, Amen.
