Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. Psalm 119:36-37
The direction of your eyes has a lot to do with the direction of your heart. If your heart is facing the Lord, the idols of this world are much less appealing.
We live in an age where men are visually assaulted thousands of times each day. There really isn't any place that is safe anymore. In the 1950's it was often joked that boys would peruse through National Geographic in hopes of seeing some indigenous, topless tribe. Today, hardcore images are merely clicks away. No longer does a man have to seek glimpses of flesh in places of darkness. All he must do is open his eyes and watch for it. One need not wait for long till the darkest desires and lusts can be seen - sometimes on a television screen - sometimes walking down the street.
Lord, what are we doing to our children? Entire generations have been bombarded with images that could make a sailor blush. Unfortunately, it seems blushing is a thing of the past. Help me to face my heart in Your direction, so my eyes can pass over those things that might desensitize me to the enemy's ways. Protect my son, so as a man he will be strong enough to walk in ways of righteousness.