Give Me Vision
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I was in the DMV when I realized the sad news. My vision is mediocre at best. The lady behind the counter asked me to look through the view finder and read the bottom line.
All I saw was a blur of miniscule letters. I walked back to my car wearing a frowny face.
Now, six years and three pairs of glasses later, I pick up a magnifying glass to read the directions on bottles. I don my glasses to see the computer screen.
I’ve accepted that I need help to see physical objects clearly.
However, when I try to assess the landscape of my life, I still stubbornly insist on trying to read the writing on the wall without accepting assistance.
I fail to remember that my perception is limited. I miss the finer details of God’s Hand in my circumstances.
Like the prophet of old, I need to ask God to give me vision to see things like He does.
Open my eyes, Lord, so that I may see.
Help me behold your enveloping protection.
May I access your abundant provision.
I want to clearly witness every glorious detail of your power displayed.
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This year, my desire is to lift up holy hands and “Pray Big.” Want to join me? I’ve created a private “Pray Big” Facebook group for like-minded sisters to share their stories and surrender each one to our mountain-moving God in prayer. Let’s cry out to God together.
Good word!
Thanks, friend. I am a slow learner sometimes. I am thankful He is patient with me.
So many of us could work on this Lyli. I found your message refreshing and encouraging this morning.
I am so glad you were encouraged, Deborah. Thanks for stopping by!
Wow….excited to join with you in praying BIG..have just retired and feel intercession is my major calling now.
God Bless you in all and through all.
Loved this post.
Yay, Mary! So glad you will be joining our Pray Big Facebook group! 🙂
‘Be Thou my vision …’
Only He can light the way bright and wide.
I’m so grateful He’s leading the way. Now …. to follow faithfully.
Thanks, Lyli.
I love that hymn, Linda. Thanks for reminding me about it this week.
Food for thought. I am constantly saying, “I can’t see,” since my vision is problematic lately. Maybe the next time I’m confused about which way to go or what exactly I need to do to fulfill the vision God has for my life I should pray “I can’t see, help me.”
Good post.
visiting from Titus2Tuesday
Yes, that is the spirit of “Pray Big” exactly. I want to offer it up to Him and say, “Lord, Thy will be done. Just help me follow hard after You.”
I too struggle with accepting assistance. Let this be my prayer in those moments I’m tempted to walk through life with blurred vision: “open my eyes Lord, so that I may see”
Blessed to connect with you via #RaRaLinkup; Thank you for sharing these words of wisdom today, Lyli!
Hi, Tina! So nice to connect with you through Kelly’s linkup!
This post reminds me of the song “Give Me Your Eyes” by Brandon Heath. Although we, as humans on this earth, have limits, God is limitless!
Wonderful analogy, Lyli. I can so easily accept that I need glasses (and bifocals), but ignore the need for the Spirit’s help in “seeing.”
It is amazing how much I depend on my physical glasses to help me see and easily forget to ask Him to be my lens of true vision! You always share such poignant and relevant lessons, Lyli.
Hugs,
Dawn
Aw, thanks, Dawn! You are such an encourager. 🙂
I love the “enveloping protection and abundant provision” idea. Yes, Lord, I want THAT! Thank you for your heartfelt words. I cheer your heart on because I can see it loves Jesus so! Thank you for joining the #RaRalinkup with Purposeful Faith.
Kelly, I am so enjoying reading your blog. Thanks for hosting such a great space for us to be encouraged each week. Big cheers for you, my sister. 🙂
Oh I get this. I’m so blind when I take out my contacts. I’m so thankful God doesn’t leave me blind. I love your heart, Lyli. Thanks for sharing it at #ThreeWordWednesday.
You know I spend a lot of time now trying to think up 3-word titles just so that I can link up at your place, right? 🙂
Amen, Lyli – to slow down long enough to see the things in our peripheral vision – to not miss what God is doing in and through us. Blessed to be your neighbor at #tellhisstory.
Lyli, may I see the finer details as He opens my eyes too. Thank you.
May I invite you to join the dance each Friday #DanceWithJesus Friday Linkup at http://www.SusanBMead.com/blog-2 Your words would bless each reader. Thank you for sharing here. Susan
So good! May God open our eyes to see what He sees and how He sees. Have a blessed week Lyli!