Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come before you in awe of your majesty and wisdom. You are the immortal, invisible God, whose glory surpasses our understanding. As we reflect on your greatness, help us to worship you with reverence and humility. Open our hearts to receive your truth and guide us in our study of your word. May our lives be a testament to your unchanging nature and boundless love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Walter Chambers Smith
Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.
Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might;
Thy justice like mountains high soaring above
Thy clouds are fountains of goodness and love.
To all, life thou givest, to both great and small;
In all life thou livest, the true life of all;
We blossom and flourish as leaves on a tree,
And wither and perish, but naught changeth thee.
Great Father of glory, pure Father of light,
Thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight;
All praise we would render: O help us to see
‘Tis only the splendor of light hideth thee. Amen.
Key Principles from this Hymn
- God’s nature is eternal, unchanging, and beyond human comprehension.
- God’s attributes include wisdom, justice, goodness, and love.
- Our existence is temporary and dependent on God, while he remains constant.
Questions for Discussion and Personal Reflection
- How does recognizing God’s immortality and invisibility impact our faith?
- In what ways do we see God’s wisdom manifested in our lives and the world around us?
- How can we reconcile God being “hid from our eyes” with his desire for a personal relationship with us?
- What does it mean for God to be “Unresting” and “unhasting” in his rule?
- How does the imagery of God’s justice being “like mountains high soaring above” shape our understanding of his character?
- In what ways do we experience God as the “true life of all?”
- How can we cultivate a sense of reverence and awe for God in our daily lives?
Related Bible Verses to Reflect Upon
- To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. (1 Timothy 1:17)
- The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. (Isaiah 40:28)
- Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. (James 1:17)
- For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. (Romans 1:20)
- Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. (Psalm 90:2)
Action Steps
- Spend time in nature, reflecting on God’s creation and his invisible attributes.
- Practice gratitude daily, acknowledging God as the source of all good gifts.
- Memorize one of the provided Bible verses and meditate on it throughout the week.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Gracious God, we thank you for your eternal nature and unchanging character. We are grateful for your wisdom that guides us and your love that sustains us. Thank you for revealing yourself to us through your creation and your Word. We praise you for your everlasting power and divine nature, which are evident in all you have made. Help us to live in constant awareness of your presence and to honor you with our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer Prompts
Use the following prayer prompts to encourage you to pray beyond your usual prayer requests. These prompts are included here to help get your own creative juices flowing and not to be regarded as strict and legalistic requirements. Use them or do not use them according to your need. May the Lord bless you as you go deeper with him in the holy communion of prayer.
Petition – prayers for yourself
- Lord, help me to faithfully participate in the life of my congregation and for the sake of my community…
- By my prayers
- By my presence
- By my gifts
- By my service
- By my witness
- Today’s events and interactions with others, planned and unplanned
- Other needs
Intercession – prayers for others
- My family
- For those who serve in government, at the national, state, and local levels
- For those who serve in law-enforcement
- For those who serve in fire and rescue
- For those who serve in our nation’s military
- Other needs
Quotation from Church History
God is the highest good of the reasonable creature, and the enjoyment of him is the only happiness with which our souls can be satisfied. (Jonathan Edwards)
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