When I am tempted to look only at my faults
Let me see only Jesus.

When troubled by the specter of doubt and defeat
Let me see only Jesus.

When I can't see beyond the frustrations of the moment
Let me see only Jesus.

When the horizon seems distant and dark
Let me see only Jesus.

When I can't see the point of pursuing what's good
Let me see only Jesus.

When complaining and cynicism invade my peace
Let me see only Jesus.

When I can't face my problems
Let me see only Jesus.

When the world looks bleak
Let me see only Jesus.

When others measure and judge me
Let me see only Jesus.

When beset by depression
Let me see only Jesus.

When friendship is far from me
Let me see only Jesus.

When overshadowed by sorrow
Let me see only Jesus.

When I fail to use my freedom
Let me see only Jesus.

When it's hard to forgive
Let me see only Jesus.

When things don't make sense
Let me see only Jesus.

When I think I can't change
Let me see only Jesus.

When confronted by suffering
Let me see only Jesus.

When stress gets me down
Let me see only Jesus.

When it's hard to go on
Let me see only Jesus.

When blinded by sin
Let me see only Jesus.

When the hardness of life overwhelms me
Let me see only Jesus.

When hope begins to fade
Let me see only Jesus.

Our Father…

Closing Prayer: Loving Father, thank you for allowing me to witness the vision of your Son transfigured on Mount Tabor. May I become what I behold so that my life will radiate the glory and grace that remain your priceless gifts to me in Jesus. Amen.

By Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P. in the August 2008 issue of Magnificat.