A Prayer For a Sharper Vision

A PRAYER FOR SHARPER VISION Lord, give us sharper vision in each and every day; Help us to keep our focus upon Your will and way, To look into the mirror of Your holy, perfect word And listen to Your Spirit each time our hearts are stirred. There’s so much to distract us that Satan has to give To make our eyes so blinded and not for Jesus live. The lust of flesh will tell us that we must do this thing But will the Lord approve it and glory to Him bring? The lust of eyes will tell us this sight we now must see, But will it draw us closer and more like Christ to be? The pride of life will tempt us to prestige and to fame, But will it bring Him honor and praise unto His name? We have a carnal nature we must die to each day And walk now in the Spirit and follow in His way. Lord, ever keep our vision on people lost in sin And do our best to witness and many souls to win. Lord, give us sharper vision of every ministry, Of how to make it better, more pleasing, Lord, to Thee. Lord, keep our church from drifting to any compromise That we might think is better, but not pleasing in YOUR eyes. And give our pastor wisdom and with Your Spirit fill To guide us in the vision of doing, Lord, Your will. May each deacon and each teacher, and each worker here today Desire this vision also to follow in YOUR way. Some day we know You’ll call us and at Your feet we’ll bow, So help us keep our vision as we live for You now. Written for our 2020 theme at HBC