Our Messes, God's MiracleSample

Are We Blindfolded?

When we become blinded to the power of the God within us, we often look for fulfillment elsewhere, usually in some sinful pursuit that provides temporary pleasure or a sense of power over our lives. Although most of us do not lose our physical vision when our spiritual vision is obscured, we nonetheless experience blindness. Perhaps we fail to see the truth about a relationship that is harming us, and we convince ourselves to remain in a dangerous situation. We might go deeper into debt rather than seeing the harsh truth about the state of our finances. We might be in denial about our physical health or the impact of a lingering trauma in our lives. We see what we want to see and refuse to see the truth of our situation, factually as well as spiritually.

Often when we are blinding ourselves to the truth, we fixate on something we believe will fulfill us. If this relationship did not work out, maybe the next one will. If the problem is spending, then more money is bound to help. Eventually, however, we realize that we can only ignore what we have refused to see for so long. Then the truth, one way or another, opens our eyes to what we have been missing.

When we look for power, purpose, and peace in anything other than God, we underestimate all that He has for us. When we grow impatient and demand our inheritance right now rather than trusting patiently and waiting on the Lord, we overlook the abundance of blessings ahead of us. When we finally open our eyes to what we have been missing, we realize that God comes running to shower us with His lavish love. He not only welcomes us home with grace and forgiveness but celebrates us with His extravagant blessings.

Too often we expect judgment and condemnation rather than grace and mercy. Too often we accept depression and despair rather than joy and peace. Too often we settle for less than the portion God wants to give us. Will you look up and let God win the battles you have been fighting? Will you allow Jesus to open your eyes? Will you welcome a fresh encounter with the Holy Spirit so that you can experience all you have been missing? It is time to drop the blindfolds that have been blocking your vision.