I chose sight
Astonish: the older I get the more I appreciate and am reminded of the meaning of this word. I equate it to the words in the Bible that says those that are blind can see and those that see are blind, because this always astonishes me! I know in my younger years I fell in that category. I can remember my grandmother reading her bible and making sense of it. But when I would open The King James Bible it was like reading a foreign language. My attention span hadn’t expanded to make sense of it. My faith was also undeveloped; I had sight but could not see.
As I got older, and realized the need for God in my life, I began to understand the King James Bible. Not only that but I was able to apply it to my life and overcome many obstacles; some not the way I wanted, but later found to be the best outcome. Now that I’m even older and appreciate the Devine plan it astonishes me the simplicity of it all. I mean God’s teachings are we are not to worry. How much easier can it get than that?! I try to practice that everyday! I don’t listen to the news much, I don’t get excited over rumored bad things, I don’t play the “what if” game in any aspect of my life. When I worry is when the downer things in life happen and it’s only until faith kicks in and God reminds me “I got this”.
aimless wondering
Still, it astonishes me those that wonder this earth and cannot connect the simplest dots, appreciate the smallest wonders, see the many blessings. And, what amazes me more is that they seem so contented in not knowing. One of the earliest obstacles for me to hurdle in my young life was why it was so hard to be a Christian and the sinner was having all the fun. God showed me that the sinner finds joy in the miserable things in life; inflicting pain on others, doing the devils deed, blinding others, wondering lost. The Christian walk is a narrow path; full of interaction, sacrifice, sharing, caring, loving, and now that I am older, an easier one.
Observing those that just don’t, or won’t, get it could unnerve me if I let it, but that is satin attempting to get a foothold in my life and I will not permit it. So instead, I live my life shinning my light for all to see and trying to help the blind discover their sight. After all, I believe that is part of the divine plan for each of us, walking the narrow path.
the blind
I wish I had a magic word, or wand, that would help all those who are lost find the right path. I know, however, that it’s not to be. Free will is the driving sight. I chose to see our God’s creation and recognize his divine power and authority over it all. As a result I feel his presence and enjoy his company in my life. He ministered to me the day of my surgery through songs on the radio, comforting me. He provides for hubby and I all that we need with our available finances. He cushions my falls, comforts my heart and makes way for me. I see the path and follow it, giving thanks the entire way.
I don’t argue about faith. I don’t believe that is the answer. I do volley the right and wrong way of thinking in comments on social media. It’s my hope it will cause someone to go deeper in their search of discovery in life. I guess you could say I try to connect the blind to the sight giver.