Perspective

I am nearsighted, in more ways than one.  For those of you that have seen my librarian glasses, you know how thick my lenses are- and these are the ultra thin polycarbonate lenses.  I'm blind as a bat without either my contacts or glasses.  I see colors, but literally can't see lines on the road or even large print. I run into stuff, make horrible coffee, and apply makeup like a cast member of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Nearsightedness also afflicts my spirit.  I suppose you could say it's because of my flawed human nature, but it's really just the sin of being about "Me".  I focus on all of the problems I'm facing, concentrate on what's not going right, dwell on what I wish were different/better.  The truth of the matter is, I'm just not able to see past myself without help- a lot like not being able to visually see without glasses or contacts.  My perspective goggles is God's Word. 

The Lord is really good at clearing things up so I can see the reality of a situation.  There is unbeliveable heartache and suffering in our world, so much so that I am unable to comprehend it.  And when I see others who need prayer, comfort, and love it's like Jesus is saying "Camera one or Camera two??"  Yeah, I get it- I'm blessed.  Really, really blessed. 

Reading Scripture never fails to sharpen the lines of what's going on in my life.  Yesterday I was thinking about David and Goliath- yes, the first story I taught my kiddos.  But for the first time (REALLY) it occured to me that the stone is faith.  It's not about the obstacles you're facing, and it's not about the resources you have to cope with what's coming at you.  God will equip you in faith, just perservere and know that it's all about what perspective you have when you face the giant- it may be big, but HE IS BIGGER. 

Thanks for helping me see, Lord.