Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan
The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
– Psalm 19:1
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. So they are without excuse.
– Romans 1:20
Behold Jesus our great Righteous King
A King of peace who brings us to God
Priest of the Most High, always serving
That we might always draw near to God
Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son
Jesus is greater than Abraham
Deserves the gift of our daily lives
Offers access to the great I Am
No other priest offers what He gives
(Repeat Chorus)
© 2023 Brian J. Mikul
(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)
– Michael Horton in Recovering Our Sanity
Wondrously show your steadfast love,
O Savior of those who seek refuge
from their adversaries at your right hand.
– Psalm 17:7 (ESV)
Wondrously show me your steadfast love.
In our suffering, isn’t that in many ways what we most need?
To know God’s love?
To know that He still cares?
Like a young child running to his mom after hurting himself.
All he needs is a hug, to know he is loved and safe.
And we run to God in our suffering.
All we need is refuge in His steadfast love.
O God, wondrously show me your love!
The Spirit seals and guarantees
Our wondrous salvation
The way to God the Spirit frees
That we to God might run
By Him we are God’s dwelling place
The Temple of our Lord
God’s truth He reveals to our race
Take up His Holy Word
The Spirit strengthens each of us
Surrounds us with God’s love
Unites God’s people in Jesus
To serve our God above
So let us live humbly as one
From sins that grieve Him flee
Follow His lead as Christ has done
Live each day prayerfully
© 2025 Brian J. Mikul
(Sing to tune of “We Sing the Greatness of Our God”)
Here are some loose strands for our growth:
How Should We Pray? A Helpful Framework of Seven ‘P’s – John Stevens
It helps to have some framework for prayer that shapes our thinking and speaking. I find it helpful to bear in mind the following aspects of prayer, both for my personal praying and public prayers.
Leave Church a Little Tired: Serving the Saints on Sunday Morning – Sam Emadi (DG)
The next time you gather with God’s people, I hope you leave strengthened and spiritually fed, I hope you’re built up by the gospel, and I also hope you leave a little tired. I hope you leave looking a little more like the Son of Man, who gave his life to serve.
The Radiance of Real Holiness – Trevin Wax
I’ve been thinking more carefully about how compelling and attractive holiness can be in a world that has forgotten the sacred dignity of humanity and the high calling God has for us.
Follow the Truth, Not Your Heart – Robby Lashua (STR)
The Christian worldview teaches that the heart is deceitfully wicked and that transformation happens when our minds are conformed to the truth. According to the New Age worldview, the mind is a trickster, so we should follow our hearts. This is a complete inversion of the truth.
Flashback: Where God Dwells
God is high and holy, so it should not surprise us that he dwells in a high and holy place. What should absolutely amaze us….
Hope you have a great Lord’s Day worshiping God with your local church!
Behold Jesus the Promised Offspring
Our great High Priest who pays for our sins
Our Refuge, the Source of all Blessing
He brings us to God – our access wins
Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son
God’s promise in Jesus is certain
His purpose stands, with an oath secure
Hold fast to Him, where else would you turn?
He is our Anchor, steady and sure
(Repeat Chorus)
© 2023 Brian J. Mikul
(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)
City Alight has five new songs out, and here is one of them. This one looks forward to the return of Christ and the wonderful blessings we will enjoy with Him. It is an upbeat celebration of our future with Christ. The words are spot on, and it is easy to sing (and play on the guitar). I introduced it to our church this past week, and have enjoyed listening to it at home as well.
Lyrics, chord charts, lead sheets, related Scriptures, places to listen or buy, and more are available on their site here.
Heed the warning to not fall away
Don’t be careless of your salvation
Beware a hard heart that goes astray
Breeding contempt, wicked rebellion
Chorus
Fast, Fast, Hold fast
Hold fast to Jesus the Better One
Near, Near, Draw Near
Draw near to God through His only Son
Now be encouraged to keep going
Persist in faith, always maturing
Bear real fruit leading to God’s blessing
Full assurance of hope enjoying
(Repeat Chorus)
© 2023 Brian J. Mikul
(Sing to tune of “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)
– Michael Horton in Recovering Our Sanity
Brian J. Mikul 