Open Eyes, Open Heart

God,
You touch all of creation.

You are never far away.

It is my own lack of focus
that takes you out of view.

Clear my focus, God.

Open my eyes to the
wonders of Your nearness.

May this opening of eyes
also open my heart.
That I may be your vessel,
open to letting you work
through me.

AMEN.

New Sight

What new sight are you opening me to God?

Is it to see beyond the external trappings of a person
to the beauty that is buried deep with in?

Is it to see the blessing that is meant by the blunt
"I like you Chaplain."

Is it to see you God in places unexpected
as you open my eyes to your creative possibility
that infuses all of creation.

All of this and more is what I hope for,
is what I would like.