Two things stuck out for me:
1) "If something 'deeper' were causing you vision problems...." in talking about having the wrong perceptions, something going on in the depths of us can indeed blur our vision!
Have you ever awakened to have this film covering your eyes and you can't see clearly? What if a person, a wound, a heartache, your raising, etc. caused a film to cover over your eyes and you are not seeing clearly? And what if you have gone through life and never even realized that you can't see? I'll never forget when Jorja got her glasses for the first time, she was so excited and amazed at the details she could see in leaves on the trees! She never knew what she was missing because she had grown accustomed to blurred vision.....have we become accustomed to our blurred vision too? of ourselves? of God?
2) "Seek to see beyond what your natural eye can see...." so I asked God to reveal to me of all I've done today, what did He show me with my natural eye that He wants me to get a spiritual truth from?
He reminded me of the chipmunk I saw running in the hole and I tried to get him to come out....then He reminded me about the vine that is seeking to take over my bush outside and how hard it was (and painful as it has thorns on it) to pull it out.....then, how the birdseed in our bird feeder is stuck inside and the birds can't get to it and get what they need.....and finally, how Jorja and I started a cleanse today. What do all of those things have in common?
THINGS INSIDE THAT NEED TO COME OUT!
Some that are harmful and toxic!
Some that if they could come out might help nourish another!
Some that are harmful and toxic!
Some that if they could come out might help nourish another!
Oh, Lord, may the eyes of our hearts be able to gain clear vision of who You are and who we are to be in light of who You are! May we see the natural through Your spiritual lenses and hear You speak to us about what You want to do in our lives through this study. And, Lord, whatever is in us that is blurring our true vision of ourselves and You, oh God, help us to get it out so that it will no longer harm us, nor hinder us, and so that we could help another going through similar things.
May we be blown away by what we've been missing
as You, Oh Lord, bring us new and clear vision!!!!
as You, Oh Lord, bring us new and clear vision!!!!
Where is the line drawn between being a perfectionist seeking outside approval, and that of a good work ethic? I always strive to do my best and have thought it was just a good work ethic. But maybe I am seeking that extrinsic acceptance??? How do I know the difference?
To Cheryl: I too have issues with perfectionism/good work ethic. I have recently realized the difference lies in whether I need a "pat on the back" or thank you (from outside source) to feel that I have done the best I could do that day or if I am content within myself at the end of the day.
Deanna