You’ve let me see Your face,

and glimpse Your ways.

you are calling and beckoning for me.

You are opening the door to Your throne room and calling “come in!”

and You’ve got that smile that i always imagine You having when i am frightened of a good thing.

You know my fears and You greet them with a loving laugh,

knowing that as long as i am with You i am safe.

You have led me through the uncomfortable places that knowing You requires,

and the soft, warm, restful places that knowing You allows.

You have held my hand and gently slapped it.

You have given gifts and allowed consequences.

You have comforted me as I cry and joyed with me when i have joyed.

You have longed for me and called me Your own.

You have held back when i have asked it of you,

but come closer when i asked it of You.

You have shown me Your love, Your compassion, and Your face, and i love You for it.

You formed me in my mothers womb, and placed me as the apple of my fathers eye.

You gave me Matt and for that I am in awe of your kindness.

Your mercies are new every morning,

and Your presence is always showing up in a new unexpected way.

You keep me on my toes and let me rest in Your hand.

You, God, are the one true God, and You do all things well.