Let Me See Again

Then Jesus took the twelve aside and said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished. For he will be handed over to the Gentiles; and he will be mocked and insulted and spat upon. After they have flogged him, they will kill him, and on the third day he will rise again.” But they understood nothing about all these things; in fact, what he said was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what was said. As he approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” Then he shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Those who were in front sternly ordered him to be quiet; but he shouted even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and ordered the man to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has saved you.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, praised God. Luke 18:31-43 

Let Me See Again

Gracious Creator of all beauty

you made our Mother the earth

filled with glorious sights and sounds

blessings us with so much wonder.

We have become blind to your gifts

we have turned away from your blessings

we rely on our own cunning and skill

and have made your world a hazard.

Yet you stopped along your journey

healed a blind man who cried out

you will reach out during these days

to bring miracles to all who cry out.

Help us call to you with our needs

let us know that healing is drawing near

let us live your beauty and wonder

so the world might know your love again. Amen.