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our ability to see


It is hard to see.  With a sickness in your eyes or even a blurry mind, it is hard to see.  Even stress and worry get in the way of our being able to see at times.  

Then there are outside issues that hinder our ability to see.  This might be fog or even a brick wall.  It could be mountains or maybe the head of the person sitting in front of you.

There are many reasons for the lack of sight, yet our God gives us the ability. He has also healed some people, as the Bible says, who couldn’t see.  What is keeping you from literally being able to see?  What is keeping you from Spiritually being able to see?

Ephesians 1:18  NASB
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,

Paul prayed that our spiritual sight be open and clear.  We can pray that as well for ourselves and for others.  Being able to see give you hope.

That is why, needing hope is why I share the following verses with you.  Knowing and believing and being reminded of our God’s goodness will change the way we see God, the way see others and the way we see ourselves.

Psalm 34:8  NASB
O taste and see that the Lord is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

Nahum 1:7  NASB
The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble, And He knows those who take refuge in Him.

Psalm 27:13  NASB
I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living.

1 Peter 3:10-12  NASB
For, “The one who desires life, to love and see good days, Must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. 11 “He must turn away from evil and do good; He must seek peace and pursue it. 12 “For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, And His ears attend to their prayer, But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

Take a look through those verses.  You might read them a few times.  Some people might need to tape them to the mirror in the bathroom or just memorize them.  Because God is still good.  He loves us and wants the best for us.

When we are looking for His goodness, we will find it.  We will share it for others.  And we will enjoy life, even during the struggles like we are in, so much more.

God is good!


I’m praying for:
For those battling sickness and especially those dealing with the coronavirus.
For healthcare workers and first responders.
For our schools, students and teachers.  
For those battling addiction and struggling during the social distancing.
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