To the only one who sees the world as it is

To the only one who sees the world as it is.

I ask for clarity;

and if not clarity, purity;

and if not purity, forgiveness—

not because I am so blind,

but because I’m so unwilling to open my eyes.

Where I’ve strayed, draw me in,

where I’ve stumbled, lift me up,

and where I’ve lifted myself,

knock me down

until I see Your world

and Your love

with clear, unclouded eyes.