Be Thou My Vision

Be Thou My Vision is my favorite hymn. It is an old Irish Celtic poem which was set to music. When I hear the opening words, Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart ... I think of my place in this world and how my faith as a Christian must also have a presence.


As a believer in Jesus Christ I am not asked to remove myself from involvement in the world around me. I have a physical presence in this world, with all its brokenness, but so does Christ through me. However, the vision I seek is that of Christ. He sees the brokenness in the world and in me. He understands how my vision of this world can become overwhelming and can sadden even the most resilient heart. Yet, the hymn calls for me to focus my vision on the spiritual reality of Jesus. His is the true and lasting vision of what is now and what is to come. 


O Lord of My Heart ... Here is the filter that brings forth a true picture of my place and presence in this world. As Christ dwells in me, my heart, who I am in the depths my of soul is shaped and formed by his presence. Here is where I find understanding of my place and position in the world around me. My place is with him and because of this, my faith has a lasting position and influence on this world and all who inhabit it.


Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart ... My prayer today is that I may never forget these words, that I will always remember I am in the world but not of the world because my heart belongs to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen!

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