My Father’s Eyes
When I settle into my little corner in my bedroom to spend time with the Lord, before I open my Bible I pray – “Lord give me eyes to see.” I want to see and understand the things He wants to teach me – to have His word come alive for me.
I have begun to pray another prayer about seeing in recent months. I have asked the Lord to let me see the people around me with His eyes. I want Him to clear away all my preconceived notions based on how others look and act and see their hearts.
Of course I cannot see someone else’s heart the way the Father does, but something changed for me when I began to pray that prayer. When I looked at the man standing at an intersection with his sign asking for help, I didn’t see the ragged clothes or his unkempt appearance. My heart ached with compassion. When I was hurt by someone else’s unkind words or actions, I saw a heart that was hurting. When I watched the news and saw the terrible suffering, my eyes filled with tears. I could not remain untouched by what I saw.
I wish I could say that I always look with His eyes. I don’t. I get caught up with the business of living and sometimes don’t really see at all. I get so self-involved that I miss what is going on around me – as though I have blinders on. Forgive me Father and let me see with Your eyes.
As I was thinking about writing this devotional this morning, the words of an old Amy Grant song suddenly came to mind. It’s called “Father’s Eyes”
I may not be every mother’s dream for her little girl
And my face may not grace the mind of everyone in the world
But that’s all right as long as I can have one wish I pray
When people look inside my life, I want to hear them say
[Chorus:]
She’s got her Father’s eyes, her Father’s eyes
Eyes that find the good in things
When good is not around
Eyes that find the source of help
When help just can’t be found
Eyes full of compassion, seeing every pain
Knowin’ what you’re going through, and feeling it the same
Just like my Father’s eyes
My Father’s eyes
My Father’s eyes -Just like my Father’s eyes.
Beautiful sweetie.
Great Post Linda, This too is my prayer and I don’t pray it enough so thank you for the reminder. Can you imagine what it would be like if all christians prayed this, we would live in a different world.
Blessings on you today!
Noreen
Amen, I have often prayed that, especially when I know my heart is not where it should be. Also, that is one of my favorite songs.
Linda,
Great post. I struggle lots with having His eyes. Thank you for reminding me that I can pray and ask Him for them.
Blssings, Joanne
I did not pray this prayer…l but twice I shared with a friend that during my prayer time I felt the Lord say these words: she has her fathers eyes….I really did not understand…Now I know I am to pray to see others as Jesus sees them. Thank you for this post.
In His Love,
Debrah
I found you at BigDadGib’s. I love your post. I have done the same thing you did and it is amazing how the Lord will let us see with our heart like He does. I needed the reminder so thanks very much for posting this.
Linda,
This is such a beautiful post. Oh, that I would always see the world through His eyes.
Thanks for sharing
Hi Linda,
I love this song by Amy Grant. The lyrics are truly powerful. Thank you. Hugs.
What a sweet thought. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we all have our Father’s eyes? I’m so glad His mercy are new everyday. Praise the Lord.
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful thought. God bless you.
Holy visioning. That’s what I’m after too. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and the words to this song. It was one of my favorites as a youth.
peace~elaine
It’s a shame that more people that kind of compassion. That was sush a beautiful thought.
This is one of the most inspiring posts I’ve read in a long time. Beautifully written and thought provoking. I was lead here for a reason! God Bless You, and thank you.