Open the Eyes of My Heart 开启我心眼

[Dexu Xia]

May [God] give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.Ephesians 1:17

In 2001, a premature baby named Christopher Duffley surprised doctors by surviving. At five months old, he entered the foster care system until his aunt’s family adopted him. A teacher realized four-year-old Christopher, though blind and diagnosed with autism, had perfect pitch. Six years later at church, Christopher stood onstage and sang, “Open the Eyes of My Heart.” The video reached millions online. In 2020, Christopher shared his goals of serving as a disability advocate. He continues to prove that possibilities are limitless with the eyes of his heart open to God’s plan.

The apostle Paul commended the church in Ephesus for their bold faith (Ephesians 1:15–16). He asked God to give them “the Spirit of wisdom and revelation” so they would “know him better” (v. 17). He prayed that their eyes would be “enlightened,” or opened, so they would understand the hope and inheritance God promised His people (v. 18).

As we ask God to reveal Himself to us, we can know Him more and can declare His name, power, and authority with confidence (vv. 19–23). With faith in Jesus and love for all God’s people, we can live in ways that prove His limitless possibilities while asking Him to keep opening the eyes of our hearts.

By:  Xochitl Dixon

How has God helped you overcome obstacles or limitations? How does knowing His truth, character, and love change the way you see challenges?

Mighty and merciful God, please open the eyes of my heart so that I can know, love, and live for You with bold faith that leads others to worship You.

 [求上帝]将那赐人智慧和启示的灵赏给你们，使你们真知道祂。—以弗所书1章17节

在2001年，一名早产儿克里斯多福·达菲（Christopher Duffley）顺利地存活下来，医生们都十分意外。他在五个月大时被送入寄养中心，直到他的姑姑一家人领养了他。有一位老师发现四岁的克里斯多福虽然双目失明，并被诊断患有自闭症，却拥有绝对音感。六年后，克里斯多福站在教堂的讲台上，唱着《打开我心灵的眼睛》，而这则短片在网络上累积观看次数超过百万。在2020年，克里斯多福分享了他为何要当身心障碍人士的倡议者。他不断证明，只要他心眼明亮，看见并明白上帝在他身上的计划，就有无限的可能性。

使徒保罗赞扬以弗所教会有勇敢无畏的信心（1章15-16节），并求上帝赐给众信徒“那赐人智慧和启示的灵”，好叫他们“真知道祂”（17节）。保罗祈盼他们心中的眼睛会被“照明”或被开启，这样他们就能明白，上帝应许要赐给祂子民的盼望和基业（18节）。

我们祈求上帝向我们启示祂自己，就能更认识祂，并能以信心宣告祂的圣名、能力和权柄（19-23节）。我们靠着对耶稣的信心，对所有上帝的子民的爱心，并求上帝不断开启我们心中的眼睛，就能以生命的经历证明上帝有无限的可能性。

作者：  邓书琪

上帝曾如何帮助你跨越障碍或限制？
认识祂的爱、真理和特质，
如何改变你对挑战的看法？

全能慈悲的上帝，求祢开启我的心眼，使我能认识祢、
爱祢，勇敢地为祢而活，并引领人来敬拜祢