Bring me to Holy Ground.

This is a profound and beautiful prayer, echoing the cry of Moses at the burning bush and the longing of every heart that seeks to encounter the living God. It is a request for reverence, presence, and transformation.

Here is a poem and a pathway to that sacred meeting.

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Bring Me to Holy Ground

The world is loud, the path is worn, My tired spirit,bruised and torn, Seeks not a place on any map, But where the human boundaries snap— Where heaven’s realm breaks through the clay, And night turns into brilliant day.

Bring me to holy ground.

Not just a site of ancient fame, Where saints have gone,in Jesus’ name. But here,right here, in this lowly place, Let me encounter Your holy grace.

“Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” (Exodus 3:5)

The ground is holy where You are, Beneath my feet,however far I’ve wandered;it is not a spot, But a state of heart You have begot. It is the soul’s surrendered space, Awakened by amazing grace.

So bring me there, by Your design, Where Your dread glory,and mercy shine. Where pride must fall,and knees must bend, And every false pretension ends.

Bring me to ground where I must see My smallness,and Your majesty. Where sin is burned by holy fire, And You become my one desire.

It is the ground before the cross, Where I count all my gain as loss. Where streams of blood and water pour, And my heart breaks,to love You more.

It is the ground of silent prayer, Where I lay down my every care. And in the stillness,hear Your voice, And in Your presence,I rejoice.

Bring me to holy ground. Strip me of all that is not true. Make my heart bare,and make it new. Let every thought be brought to light, In the terror and the delight Of standing face-to-face with You, So faithful,strong, and true.

For in that place, I am unmade, Then by Your love,I am remade.

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How We Step Onto Holy Ground:

Holy ground is less about a physical location and more about a posture of the heart. We are brought there when we:

1. Practice Reverence: Like Moses removing his sandals, we approach God with awe, humility, and respect, acknowledging that we are in the presence of Ultimate Holiness.

2. Seek His Presence: We intentionally set aside time and space to meet with God, asking the Holy Spirit to make us aware of His nearness. This can happen in prayer, in worship, in nature, or in quiet meditation on Scripture.

3. Listen for His Voice: Holy ground is often where God speaks. We quiet our own thoughts and agendas to hear what He has to say to us.

4. Remember His Faithfulness: Reflect on the times God has shown up in your life or in the lives of others. Remembering His works creates a memorial of His holiness in your heart.

5. Approach Through the Cross: The ultimate "holy ground" is the foot of the cross. It is through the blood of Jesus that we can boldly yet humbly approach a holy God without being consumed (Hebrews 10:19-22).

A Prayer for Holy Ground:

“Father in Heaven,

You are holy, holy, holy. I long to be in Your presence. I ask You now, by the mercy of Jesus Christ, to bring me to holy ground.

Forgive my casual approach. Forgive my distracted heart. Strip away my pride and my self-sufficiency. Help me to take off the ‘sandals’ of my own efforts and achievements, and to stand bare before You in humility and awe.

Meet me here, Lord. Speak to me. Let Your presence surround me and change me. Let this moment, this place, become holy because You are here.

I seek Your face. I still my soul before You. Bring me to the holy ground of Your presence.

In the precious name of Jesus, Amen.”