Receiving Sight

They came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way. Mark 10:46-52

Marvelous Creator you call us here

to receive new vision and sight

draw us into this time of waiting

calling us to seek you right now.

You called Bartimaeus to you

after hearing his forlorn cries

you blessed him with new vision

and he followed you on the way.

We have wandered far away from you

thinking we have been abandoned

yet all along you have been calling us

asking what you can do for us all.

Give us new sight today and new hearts

let our faith flourish like desert flowers

make us strong in this time of great loss

help us to spring up and follow the way of love. Amen.