Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief

This is a prayer I wrote after a study on Heb. 11.

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. . . . And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief.

Open my eyes to see Jesus.

I am so often near sighted and focused on -

earthly possessions

the opinions of man

and the fleeting pleasures of sin.

I have foolishly clung to -

the perceived certainty of temporal things

and an expected reliability of fallen people

instead of the surety of your promises.

I have been looking for happiness and building my hopes on things I can see.

I have been anxious about the future because

I imagine a future without your presence.

Forgive me Lord. Heal my blindness.

Grant that I would obey you joyfully

without delay or doubt.

Give me an affectionate, enduring confidence

in your trustworthiness.

Replace the fear of pain, humiliation, lonliness and death

with a clear vision of your sustaining grace and eternal glory.

Regulate my heart and actions

by the firm conviction that you are my greatest treasure.