Light Eyes

Jesus said, "Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness" (Lk 11:34).  So, when our eyes are focused properly (healthy), we see the good (light) that God brings into our lives.  But, when our eyes are improperly focused (unhealthy), we see the bad (darkness) that happens to be around us as well.

At any given moment, there are good things happening in our lives - just the fact that we liven in the US guarantees blessings that most of the world can only dream about.  Think about it: Do you have a roof over your head?  Food on the table?  Shoes on your feet?  The fact that you are reading this tells me that you are in the top 10% of the world's wealthy.  "Me?"  Yes, you!

You may be experiencing a financial setback but 90% of the world would trade places with you in a heartbeat.  Your circumstances may not be ideal, but to the rest of the world, there are ideal parts of your life that make it a dream come true.

Regardless of what bad things you may be dealing with, there are good things you are experiencing at the very same time. You have eyes to read this blog.  You own or have access to a computer, IPad or smart phone.  You have the freedom to browse the Web.  You have opportunities to change your life.  You have people who care for you.  God loves you!  You have so much light in your world, if only you will focus upon it instead of the evil that presents itself.

Paul said, "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable---if anything is excellent or praiseworthy---think about such things" (Phil 4:8).  The point is: Let your eyes function in a healthy way by looking around at the things of light in your world instead of allowing yourself to focus on the darkness.

You get to choose whether your life will be filled with light or darkness, whether you will feel blessed or cursed.  Your circumstances may not change, but you will.  You get to decide whether your spirit is light or dark.  What do you choose?  Jus' Ask'n.