What if Jesus looked at you?
You may be familiar with “imaginative prayer” where you use your God-given imagination to think about God, envision scripture, and picture yourself with Him.
When I pray I sometimes I imagine myself with Jesus walking down a quiet dirt road sort of like the picture.
The most impactful part of this is when I imagine Him turning and looking me in the eyes.
It’s a stunning experience that reminds me of “their hearts burned within them” as Jesus walked to Emmaus (Luke 24) with two others. Out of this prayer time a poem stirred in my heart that I wanted to share.
WHAT IF JESUS LOOKED AT YOU?
What if Jesus looked at you
More deeply than you ever knew
And with no urge to run or hide
Breathless joy there at His side
Piercing love flows from His eyes
Fixed on you, His dearest prize
So pause right now and take this in
Take it far beneath your skin
To the very core of self
Where you exchange His holy wealth
For all your sin and failing past
Scattered far like shards of glass
And as you look and see His gaze
Absent of your worldly haze
You’ll know your love has found its home
For in His sight you’ll never roam
Enjoy His love as it sinks in
Rest in it and then begin
To live your holy rescued life
Where peace reigns free without a strife
WGS 7/22/25