My God, Thank You For Lightening My Eyes

July 6 Scripture Meditations Based on Proverbs 29 Key Verse – Proverbs 29:13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. MY GOD, THANK YOU FOR LIGHTENING MY EYES Thank You for lightening my eyes with Your wisdom-illumination In reproving me against sins’ manifestation To make me righteous midst iniquities’ abomination… So I can rejoice in Your assured salvation. Thank You for lightening my eyes with Your justice-holiness In sanctifying me against worldliness’ filthiness To make me clean midst corruption’s wickedness… So I can repent through Your abounding forgiveness. Thank You for lightening my eyes with Your vision-purity In guarding me against defilements’ infirmity To make me virtuous midst chastity’s uncertainty… So I can stand by Your upholding integrity. Thank You for lightening my eyes with Your goodness-grace In separating me against poverty’s trace To make me contented midst scarcity’s brace… So I can continue through Your directing rays. Thank You for lightening my eyes with Your kindness-beholding In protecting me against heart’s backsliding To make me steadfast midst pride’s unfolding… So I can follow Your instructive commanding. Thank You for lightening my eyes with Your authority-leadership In guiding me against critics’ friendship To make me obedient midst stewardship’s partnership… So I can delight in Your sweet fellowship. Thank You for lightening my eyes with Your truth-mercy In providing for me against needs’ insufficiency To make me blessed midst prayer’s fervency… So I can persevere by Your faithful clemency. July 6, 2022