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From: The Message/Remix: Solo, An Uncommon Devotional Day 6
God Reveals Himself

Read
Read  Exodus 33:21-34:7 aloud.  Here is a link to that reading in an online bible:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exod.+33%3A21+-+34%3A7&version=NRSV

Read the passage slowly.  To get a broader feel for what’s happening, quickly read the expanded passage.

Think
During a second read, explore the nooks and crannies of God’s communication with Moses, noticing words that embellish your mental picture of who God is or of the situation at hand.  The third time, listen for one or two of God’s words that especially impress you.  Choose one word or phrase, then take time to repeat it to yourself, letting it interact with your thoughts, feelings and desires.

Pray
Deeply ponder the quality of God that the word or phrase portrays.  Share with him what’s striking to you about this aspect of his character.  Explore what makes you desirous of someone with this trait.  If more thoughts, feelings, or desires come to the surface, open up to them and ask God to clarify how they expand or even alter your understanding of this part of his personality.  End your prayer by letting the word or words drift through your  mind and heart again.

Live
Envision the ways God is present to you right now.  What posture does he have (for example, standing tall, sitting near)? What expression is on his face? If he speaks to you, what tones does his voice hold?  Ask him to enhance – and correct, if necessary – in the coming months this picture of how you see him, through the Bible passages you read and through your experiences.