Proverbs 4:25-27 says, “Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil.” We may be distracted by something interesting on our rightContinue reading “Distractions”
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Eyes Straight Ahead
Count On It
We love people that we can count on and circumstances that are familiar. We feel comfortable and secure with these people and circumstances. Psalm 26:3 says, “For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness.” Notice that the psalmist says that he walks in God’s faithfulness. The psalmist kept hisContinue reading “Count On It”
Walk in His Faithfulness
That I May Behold
Sometimes, when I am hiking a nature trail, I pass from a darkened area into a lighted area. In the area of light, I am suddenly able to see things that I couldn’t in the dark. Colors become vibrant and I notice details of the scenery that I hadn’t previously seen and I am amazedContinue reading “That I May Behold”
Open My Eyes
That We May See
Have you ever looked back at an event and realized something new that you didn’t understand at the time? Perhaps someone speaks about the event from a different perspective, or you see videos that show you something new. Sometimes, we just need to take a broader view in order to understand the truth. II KingsContinue reading “That We May See”
Open Our Eyes
According to the Map
I hike a lot of nature trails. Often, maps of these trails are available online. If the map is reliable and/or the trail is marked well, following the trail is usually easy. However, the maps don’t tell me about the hills, fallen trees, and other obstacles, making the trail more difficult. I must find theContinue reading “According to the Map”
Reluctant Retiree 