HUMBLE ACCESS?



Why are we not worthy? Do we really mean it? Is the prayer of humble access a true statement of humility or, rather an expression of spiritual arrogance?
“I am unworthy”, look at me, listen to me, I’m so full of piety, the Father must listen. If one is so unworthy why should they have the gall to assume that the Father has time to listen!
If grace is to have any meaning at all, surely it is to make us worthy not in spite of what we are but, because of who we are. How can I declare unworthiness and yet deign to enter into the presence of, open a line of communication with, the great God. We enter His presence because we know our worth, and that we all are sharers in His power, love and compassion.
I am worthy, but Lord, help me to prove it. Grant me the strength to be a servant, the courage to stand for what is right according to the example of Jesus.
We are the adopted Sons/Daughters of God, that leaves no time for false modesty; what we do need is to share in the power of the ‘ultimate’ so that we are enabled to make a stronger stand for justice and love, no matter what the cost in societal terms.
Lord, I am worthy. Thankyou!


Malcolm Evison

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