There Is More To Life Than Meets The Eye

We are destined to be blind until we decide to see! “What? I’m not blind! WhAt ChU tAlKiNg AbOuT?” “To see, or not to see,” that is the question. Perhaps we are not “blind” in the literal sense, but we may unknowingly “lack vision” with respect to our true potential in our life’s journey in faith. We may not have exercised adequate forethought, foresight or sensitivity in developing fulfilling unconditional love in long term relationships with close ones and the brief encounters with strangers who’s path we cross everyday. We may lack confidence in believing we deserve and can experience the gift of a holy existence that is intended for us. We may think we are not worthy like saints or that we must be blessed with supreme images and extraordinary eye-opening revelations to understand and accept that we can be at ease with offering ourselves in compassion and deeds just as Jesus did throughout His life for the sake of others. Today let us abandon our old selves and be renewed with intuitive light in our eyes, putting forth a fresh attitude toward life, and greet and lead a revitalized spirit inside.

Many of us are blind to the not so obvious truth about the lack of morality, decency, righteousness and self-worth in today’s society. Although the behavior of man has not changed much over the course of thousands of years we are still at a pivotal point in time in our lives. This is the time to decide to spiritually live or we can turn our backs and mortally die.

Naively or with deliberate intentions our negative and pessimistic attitudes have become our new normal and have blotted out true goodness and genuineness of heart. We are part of a world where love for others has become in part “conditional” promoting self serving attitudes and demeaning and degrading behavior toward others ultimately causing harm to the spirit. Refuse to allow good virtues to become extinct. We must take action to not only preserve a high caliber of respect and value of other’s lives, dignity and feelings but also provide a culture where goodness is preferred over bad vices and be able to sustain a place where their growth will flourish and prevail over the evil we dwell in today.

We must reassess and come to terms with the areas in our lives in need of spiritual healing that can reconcile us with each other over past grievances, settle unfair claims amicably, remove malice from our hearts, restore our health, faith, ill attitudes, foul mouths, judging eyes, and hardened hearts. When our conscience is filled and active with good morals and values, only then can we move forward to serve and love God and each other. There is nothing God will not forgive a sorrowful, seeking and faithful heart. Therefore, turn to God and be free from all that hinders you.

There is SoMeThiNg in all of our lives that could use TwEaKiNg, and God above all knows we are not perfect! We have an opportunity today to wake up from our slumber to take an honest look at ourselves and realize there is more to our being and in our potential than that which has previously posed itself before us and as we have chosen see it through our eyes. Where do you start and who in the “world” is going to help you move forward? Jesus!

God created Jesus in His image and sent Him here to teach us about a world yet to come. “Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on me will have life because of me.” John 6:57. The more we educate ourselves with God’s word, pray, listen, and imitate Jesus the more content we will be in our walk in faith and the more we will please God.

With humble hearts let’s give thanks to God by stepping out of our comfort zones and march with defined intent into a life worth living, where the rewards of giving free of self will change us. We can work together connecting God’s people as one united body to our Father with our caring hands and committed hearts that reach out to touch others. We are a part of His church and with our renewed selves the face of the earth is destined to change preparing us for the greater gift of life to come seen through the hope and life of Jesus Christ.

Go to God’s Son for help. He was brought here for you! Ask Him for what you need! Use Him! He’s waiting for you to STOP FROM ALL THE BUSYNESS OF YOUR LIFE THAT KEEPS YOU FROM HIM. Carve out some quiet time and do some serious soul searching. Pray over your transgressions and sinful indulgences of life and ask for forgiveness and guidance. There is no need to wait until tomorrow or to wait until you hit rock bottom to make a change. In the silence you will hear the hope He offers to us all, “What do you want me to do for you?” It is when you ask you will receive. When you have given yourself, your troubles and your life to Him you will be able to see, hear, and experience what you have been missing and you will know in your heart, mind and spirit where it is you are destined to go.

Each day is a gift and we must respond in humble acceptance and immense thanksgiving. Let’s extend our arms and hands upward with great praise, hope and spirit to receive our intended gift of life. Together let us be humble servants and noble witnesses with voices proclaiming God’s blessings, glory and mercy on our lives. With our “giving” open hearts as our foundation we are providers and instruments of “love”, one of the greatest gifts of life. How wonderful to be able to join in like voices with all the angels, saints, and your brothers and sisters to proclaim a spiritual principle that will live on forever with God’s faithful, “Once I was blind, but now I see.”

May your renewed spirit and deepened prayers of thanksgiving remain in your sight every day of the year and the love you share and receive shall transcend into eternal life!



Inspired by
Luke 18:35-43

“As he approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, ‘Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.’ Then he shouted, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Those who were in front sternly ordered the man to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, ’Receive your sight; your faith has saved you.’ Immediately he regained his sight and followed him, glorying God; and all the people, when they saw it, praised God.”