Haze

Heavenly Father,

I struggle to focus on you. My thoughts are fixed on the physical world I can perceive and the mental landscape I can’t escape. Whims and emotions flit through my consciousness, demanding my attention. Elevate my soul out of this morass. Set me free to view your glory. May I be overwhelmed by the inconceivable greatness that you are. Let me be conformed to your image by prolonged gazing at your wonderful face. Cut through the haze caused by all the lies that seem so reasonable with the sword of truth. Open the beauty of your word to my eyes. Let me drink deeply of the sweet nectar of your written revelation. May your indwelling spirit illuminate the reading that my very being is transformed. Kindle the embers of love in my heart to a roaring fire. Make me love you with all I am. Teach me to love my neighbor as myself. Walk with me in the dark valleys and the majestic mountaintops.

In the name of him who suffered on my behalf. Amen.