Well, I am still learning of the things that lay dormant in my body until such a time as- whenever. At my last vision exam, I went through the lengthy questionnaire of the family history and all the ills I should be aware of. The follow up question that usually follows is do you have any of these? My response- not that I’m aware of.
Well, after being examined with the most advanced technology at my practice, I found out I may have glaucoma in my future. One of those things that is waiting to show itself sometime in the future. According to the optometrist, it may be 5 years, 10 years, or more.
Well, as January 2025 comes to an end, I also discovered it is Glaucoma Month. Vision and all the experiences it brings is beautiful. Even the eye is a magnificent specimen of how wonderfully we have been created.
How all things look so differently when magnified beyond the naked eye is also a magnificent sight. Today, we welcomed another grandchild. A beautiful sight for my eyes and ready to be nurtured, learn and grow into someone ready to take on the world.
There is so much the eye sees at a quick glance. There is so much the eye sees when convoluted with the thoughts of past experience. The field of vision changes and our outlook on life may be hindered by the breakdown of the body, in the case of glaucoma, or breakdown of our mental capacity to see situations clearly.
Well, in my reading this week I am reminded that my field of vision is not predicated on the image of my past, my family history, or any self-doubt. It is predicated on the truth of God’s word. In Genesis 3:11 God asked the question, “who told you were naked”? I am grateful for the question asked by God because it is the light that opens my eyes to see my self and others as God sees.
Yet, in another conversation in1 Samuel 16:7, the LORD says “…people look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”. Well, I am grateful for the creative people that put pen to paper and deliver lyrics for songs that remind me to see myself as the creator God sees me.
So, this is my song to sing today. Thank you Megan Woods for the lyrics to clearly see God’s truth in my mind, heart, and soul.
Thank you Lord, for new birth and your everlasting presence through the generations.
Always grateful,
Walking In Your Gifts 