God, open my eyes so I may see
And feel Your presence close to me.
Give me strength for my stumbling feet
As I battle the crowd on life's busy street.
And widen the vision of my unseeing eyes,
So in passing faces I'll recognize
Not just a stranger, unloved and unknown.
But a friend with a heart that is much like my own.
Give me perception to make me aware
That scattered profusely on life's thoroughfare
Are the best gifts of God that we daily pass by
As we look at the world with an unseeing eye.
I pray God will open the eyes of my heart to see others as He sees them. Even more important is to have eyes that see Him. This is also my prayer and I think the video expresses it very well.
To everyone who came here from Spiritual Sundays you have my heartfelt thanks. If not, I hope you will visit Spiritual Sundays. I promise you that you will be blessed.
Helen Steiner Rice always wrote such beautiful prose. Very inspirational and encouraging. Thanks for sharing this one.
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Such a beautiful prayer. I have been praying for God to open my eyes, to see others as He sees them. Thank you for sharing this I will have to make a copy and keep it with me. Thank you!
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ReplyDeleteI always enjoy HSR's poetry and writings. She has an amazing gift which touches the lives of others. Thank you for sharing this with us today and I pray you have a blessed weekend.
Hugs,
Sandi
I'm praying that way too, Charlotte. Hope you have a restful weekend!
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Carrie
Charlotte - I love Helen Steiner Rice's poems. Thank you for sharing this lovely one.
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Joan
My Mom used to love to share the poems of Helen Steiner Rice, and would enclose them in tract form in her letters, her bill paying, etc. Thanks for reminding me of great memories!
ReplyDelete"I pray God will open the eyes of my heart to see others as He sees them." ~ I want this to be my prayer, too, that as I go through the day, the week... I'll be reminded to see as Jesus sees.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this today and have a blessed weekend,
Rina
I love Helen Steiner Rice also. Yes we need to open our eyes and see from the heart. As we do that we see also from our spirit and the way God wants us to see, not just the surface but deep within. Much love Crystal Mary
ReplyDeletethis is a nice poem and awesome song. wishing you a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteWe sure need our eyes open, time and time again!
ReplyDeleteHappy Spiritual Sunday :)
I love Helen Steiner Rice's poetry -- encouraging and uplifting ... like so many in Blogland!
ReplyDeleteOh, that God would allow me to slow down and really see. Thank you for posting that beautiful and convicting (for me!) poem.
ReplyDeleteI liked the words by Helen Steiner Rice. Thank you for another Spiritual Sunday. It is always refreshing.
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely HSR poem...thanks for sharing and thanks for hosting Spiritual Sundays. God bless you and Clif.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful prayer. I've often prayed that God would help me see those I come into contact with His eyes. It's a joy to visit you each week.
ReplyDeleteLove the poem, love the song. I pray that as I go out tomorrow, I will have open eyes too.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite songs. What a beautiful prayer.
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Ginger
Thank you Charlotte for posting this. I needed the message in this poem today. And thank you for continuing to host Spiritual Sundays and for taking the time to visit my blogs and for leaving such positive comments. I am blessed by your ministry. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove her Christian words of encouragement and inspiration and love that delightful hymn song that we've sung in church so many times over the years. Thank you for a sweet visit.
ReplyDeleteHello Charlotte, I am back to join in with Spiritual Sunday and very happy to be here. I am sorry Ginger is unable to continue but I know how things change in our lives and we have to change too. I wish her the best with blessings too.
ReplyDeleteWe must open our eyes and our hearts for our own salvation and the salvation of others. A lovely poem. Your post really touches me today. Great advice and inspiration to stay on Gods path.
Blessings, Jeanne
Yes, God, Open my eyes!
ReplyDeleteI always LOVE the prayers you share from her! What a beautiful heart she had! Just like someone else I know :)
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Have a blessed week ♥ Love you
Yes, Lord, open the eyes of my heart to see you and to see others as you do. Also to see your beautiful blessings ~
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