Open Our Eyes

As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. There were two blind men sitting by the roadside. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they shouted, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” The crowd sternly ordered them to be quiet; but they shouted even more loudly, “Have mercy on us, Lord, Son of David!” Jesus stood still and called them, saying, “What do you want me to do for you?” They said to him, “Lord, let our eyes be opened.” Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes. Immediately they regained their sight and followed him. Matthew 20:29-34 

Open Our Eyes

Dear God of Healing and Restoration
we have been blind to the needs of others
blind to the hurts and abuses we have caused
blind to the privileges we take for granted
Lord, let our eyes be opened.

We have seen our neighbors as enemies
we cringe in fear of those who are different
we shame and demean the poor and needy
Lord, let our eyes be opened.

We have refused kindness and compassion
we have not shared our own bounty
we have not been a blessing to anyone
so full of self-satisfaction and greed
Lord, let our eyes be opened.

Give us the power to follow you
make us humble enough to ask for help
make us strong enough to carry others
make us aware enough to see the need
Lord, let our eyes be opened. Amen