So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18
Trustworthy Jesus,
We know we need to fix and re-fix our eyes on you,
our “unseen” (for now) Savior,
the author and perfecter of our faith (See Hebrews 12:1-2).
Only in you will we find
the strength, the courage,
the faith, the hope,
the love
we need to move forward
into the uncertain and often frightening
circumstances of our lives.
Help us not to trust in our to-do lists
or our carefully laid plans.
Help us not to trust in
our efficiency or our competence.
Help us instead to look at you
each hour, each moment,
of every day,
to ask you,
“Now what?
Now where?
Now to whom?”
Help us to look to you for direction,
and help us to obey you
when you send us somewhere
we don’t want to go.
Indeed, only in you will we find our perfect peace,
only as our minds are focused on you (See Isaiah 26:3).
You are trustworthy;
you are working in all things
for the good of those who love you
and are “called according to your purpose” (See Romans 8:28).
We love you, Jesus.
Help us to keep our eyes on you,
that we might trust you.
Amen.
Read 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; Hebrews 12:1-3; Isaiah 26:3; Romans 8:28.
