Reflections in the Dark

 

...for like the jewels of a crown

they shall shine on His land.

For how great is His goodness,

and how great His beauty.

             Zechariah 9. 16-17

(Do we see ourselves that way

   --precious to God

     and reflecting His love

                     and grace,

     shining His light

     in this dark broken world?

Do we see God that way,

    the greatness of His goodness

and His beauty beyond what

    we can even describe?

We know but only a glimpse.

Filled with wonder,

    responding in worship.)

O LORD,

Your greatness and goodness

   is beyond what we can see

   and way beyond

         our limited vocabulary.

May You be reflected

    through all we do today,

in our attitudes, our words,

            and our deeds.

We seek not just Your blessing,

   but that we would bless You

with kindness to others,

      and faithfulness to You,

in tangible actions

         and encouraging words.

Help us to bring Your name

    wherever we go today.

May we dwell on Your goodness

      and beauty,

even in unexpected places.

And let Your light shine

                   through us.