Open My Eyes

Psalm 119:18 "Open my eyes so I can see all the wonderful things in Your teachings" (Easy-to-Read Version).

Greetings,

On January 9, 2017, Blue Bear, my daughter's dog child, gave birth to a litter of seven perfectly- formed and unbearably-cute puppies, and we have all been looking forward to each important milestone. Right now, at the two-week mark, they have started opening their eyes, and it's heart-melting to behold.

Yesterday, I held Coco, the smallest one in the group, really close to my face and laughed as she struggled to figure out what she was staring at.  She is still learning to focus, and her vision will get better and better, but I know Coco thinks I am precious!

As Christians it's important that our eyes are opened as well...to God's wonderful truths.  Almost eight years ago I was struggling with a decision one of my children made.  It was a difficult time for me because I really wanted this particular offspring of mine to have a change of heart.  As I was mumbling hurried and nervous prayers to God asking for a breakthrough, in the middle of an outlet mall no less, my eyes were suddenly opened to a new application for a wonderful passage in God's Word.

In John 14:6 Jesus says, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life."  Right there in the mall it's as though I clearly saw for the first time that Jesus would teach my child the way to go, He would reveal all the truth about certain circumstances so a wise decision could be made, and He would also show my baby how to live.  IT WAS A WONDERFUL AND DEFINING MOMENT FOR ME!

Suddenly, the pressure was off.  No need to nag, cajole, beg, discuss, interject, preach, or pester my child any longer.  I could focus all that energy on prayer and let Jesus do His thing. I often thank God for opening my eyes to that truth. Another truth is that He wants to do same for you.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, I need an eye-opening revelation from You today.  I need the power of Your Word as I pray for myself and my family.  I always want to make the best choices, and I want my kids to do the same.  You know the particular situation/struggle I m facing today.  Open my eyes and theirs to see all the wonderful things in Your teachings. AMEN!