Now I See

It’s been ten days since my eye surgery and two post-op check-ups later, the report is good. One might expect “eye surgery” to be a painful thing, but there was very little pain involved, in fact less than an accidental poke in the eye. I have several eye drop medicines to administer daily for the rest of the month, a small price to pay for better eyesight, whenever that might occur. The only thing I can positively say is all the “floaters” in the surgical eye are gone thanks to the fluid change. The still blurred vision has me concerned, but I have to be a patient, patient. I have seen a slight improvement every day and pray-fully, I’ll have the eye of an eagle once again.
I can’t imagine what it would be like to be without eyesight. I think I could get along without eyesight, but I couldn’t survive without insight. Insight is the ability to see and understand clearly the inner nature of things. I encountered a short sarcastic article the other day beginning with the statement, “What we are depends mainly on what we are looking for”. Then it went on from there with several insightful proverbs. “The dreams of the older generation were to pay off a mortgage. The dreams of today’s young families are to get a mortgage.” “There is no cure for birth and death, save to enjoy the interval.” “If you’re in a bad situation, don’t worry – it’ll change. If you’re in a good situation, don’t worry – it’ll change.” “Common sense is genius dressed in its working clothes.” “Self-control is keeping yourself from telling others how much you know.” “About the only thing you do on a shoestring these days is trip and fall.” “Always remember, the future comes one day at a time.” “If you think no one cares you’re alive, miss a couple of payments on your house.” “A roadmap contains a wealth of information, except how to fold it up again.” “Nothing needs reforming more than other people’s habits.”
Doctor: “I’ve got some good news and some bad news.” Patient: “What’s the good news?” Doctor: “The good news is they’re naming the disease after you.”
[Psalm 89: 14-18] In his book, “The One Year Walk with God”, Chris Tiegreen says this. “Worship is a learned art. It is an attitude of the heart that continually acknowledges God and values His character. It is the ultimate reflection of reality in the mind of the believer and it is the key to blessing. With natural eyes, we often see our struggles as huge obstacles and our chances of overcoming them as slim. We are easily overwhelmed. We know our limitations and God’s omnipotence seems distant. When we acclaim Him, as the Psalm says, we shed those earthbound illusions. Our worship brings us into the light of His presence and reminds us of who He really is. It radically alters our perspective. Where we once thought our struggles were real and our God might be illusionary, we realize that our God is real and our struggles are illusionary. There is profound blessing in knowing who God is and claiming His presence in your life. His greatness makes all other things – especially the hard things – seem small. It allows you to pray with confidence and faith that you, through Him, will overcome. When He fills your heart with His presence, no burden can fill your heart with its weight. Learn the art of worship, and be blessed.” “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) God is Light; God is Love; God is Life. (1 John) Amen