Clearer Vision

My eyes are ever on the LORD.

Psalm 25:15

As our bodies age, one of the first symptoms can be a diminished ability to see. Impaired vision can cause headaches, lead to accidents, and even keep us from driving. But with corrective lenses, many of us can turn back the hands of time and start seeing things clearly again.

Impaired spiritual vision also comes from the wear and tear of time. As we are bombarded with the inevitable disappointments and discouragements of life, we might begin to lose sight of God’s greater purpose for our lives. But there is a way to reverse vision loss.

My theory is love and compassion. When God calls you to a specific place to love others on His behalf—your home, neighborhood, church, workplace, kids’ sports team—you just may find a purpose uniquely designed for you. Choosing to fulfill these purposes keeps us spiritually alive, focused, and maturing. It restores our sight.

So practice love and compassion rather than dwelling on difficulties, fears, and discouragements—which are like scales or cataracts forming over your spiritual eyes. Jesus gave sight to the blind, and He will give spiritual vision to you.

Lord, thank You that I can look to You, and keep my heart free of attitudes that form scales over my spiritual eyes. I want the clear vision You offer.