Posted on Monday, March 2, 2026

Join with me this week by asking God to open the eyes of our hearts through spiritual enlightenment, as we seek to move beyond physical sight to understanding God's truth, presence, and purpose.

In order for us to go deeper in God, we must allow Him to open the eyes of our hearts to see Him as He truly is. So often we settle in our relationship with Him for that which can only be seen with our physical eyes. We settle for community apart from unity in the Spirit, God’s word apart from revelation from the Spirit, and look to “open” or “closed” doors as our guide rather than making space to ask for the Holy Spirit’s leadership. It’s time for us as the body of Christ to truly live in the fullness of relationship afforded to us by His sacrifice.

We need the “eyes of our hearts” to be enlightened today. We need the Holy Spirit to come and do a mighty work that we might no longer live only for that which is seen, but by faith pursue the unseen. Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” God longs for us to pursue the deeper things of Him in faith. He longs for us to grow in our relationship with the Holy Spirit and learn to live life with His presence, leadership, voice, and love as the foundation for everything we do.

To live only by the things we can physically see is to live only for that which is temporal and fleeting.

Christ is our model, and the more we know Him, the more we become like Him. Personal knowledge of Christ will change our lives.

Asking God to open the eyes of your heart is a prayer for spiritual insight, understanding, and revelation, rooted in Ephesians 1:18. It asks for divine enlightenment to comprehend God's love, the hope of His calling, and the riches of His inheritance, moving beyond intellectual knowledge to a deep, transformative, and personal awareness of Him.

Key Aspects of This Prayer:

Spiritual Insight: It asks to see with "spiritual eyes" rather than just physical sight, enabling you to perceive God's presence, truth, and perspective in daily life.

· Understanding God's Love: It is a plea to truly feel and grasp the immense love and "wonders" God has for you.

· Divine Revelation: This prayer acknowledges that seeing spiritual truths is a gift of grace, not just human effort, allowing the Holy Spirit to enlighten your inner being.

Ask God to grant a spirit of wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:17).

Pray for the light of His truth to flood your mind and transform your actions.

Ask to see your circumstances from an eternal perspective rather than just immediate, earthly struggles.

Make it a great week!

Love y’all

Pastor P