2020 vision in 2020

I’ll never forget the day when I was sitting in class and I suddenly realized that I couldn’t see the board anymore. Here I was, 14 years old, and I didn’t even notice the slow fading away of my vision until it was completely obvious that I couldn’t see anymore. I think back on that time and wonder how I was unable to notice the changes in my vision beforehand. Maybe I was distracted by other things and the changes came in such small doses, it made it easy to over look until it was so far gone that something had to be done about it. Who knows?

As 2019 came to a close and we have started a new year, I have continued to think about my spiritual vision. God has burdened me with a desire to keep my vision crystal clear. But what about the small things that I have let come into my life or the thoughts that I have allowed to take root that are slowly distorting my view? Am I taking notice of these small things that are keeping me from seeing things as clearly? And once I notice these things, am I taking the necessary steps to correct my vision?

These small shifts in our spiritual vision and seeing rightly, matter. If we allow ourselves to see through lenses of distortion, it will gradually grow worse, until one day we can no longer see. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to wait that long before I notice these changes. It’s a horrible feeling to look up one day and realize that you can’t see.

To this day, my eyes are still bad, and they have gotten progressively worse over the years. If it weren’t for corrective lenses, I wouldn’t be able to see. I never forget to wear my contacts or glasses, because the moment I open my eyes, I am instantly reminded of my need for them.

How much more so is this true for our hearts and minds?! How lost and blinded would we be without our Savior? He has saved us, He has given us a “helper” (Holy Spirit), and He has given us His living and active words to help us “see” correctly everyday!

How foolish would it be for me to get into my car and drive without wearing my corrective lenses, thinking I can make it to my destination safely without them? How much more so is it for us to think that we can go through this life without God’s words giving us true, corrected vision each and every day?

Our vision impairment is not one that can be self- corrected, but rather it must be treated by an outside source. God’s word is truly a “lamp unto our feet and a light unto our paths” (Psalm 119:105) and without it, we are sure to stumble and fall! I’m praying for 2020 vision in 2020!