“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory,
may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of
revelation in the knowledge of him,
having the eyes of your hearts enlightened,
that you may know what is the hope
 to which he has called you,
what are the riches of his glorious
inheritance in the saints.”
-Ephesians 1: 17-18 [NIV]

A Time to Think… “If you find yourself getting territorial about your opinions, look around. Let go of your territory for a while. Scout some new regions. Explore some new reefs.  Much is gained by closing your mouth and opening your eyes every so often.” -Max Lucado, Pastor, Author and Bible Study Leader

A Time to Act… We all need clarity in our lives, but so often we are stuck in our own ways and our eyes are blinded to what God wants us to see. May your prayer time today be one that asks God “please open my eyes and close my mouth so I can see what You want me to see and what You want me to say.”

A Time to Pray… Almighty God, your Word shows us many times when you have had to “shut the eyes and mouths” of people because they were seeking things harmful to them. Help me to know when to speak and when to listen. Open my eyes so I can see past my opinions, my wants, and embrace all that you have for me. AMEN.