through Other eyes

Perception. To observe, to perceive, to have awareness.

Have you ever thought of what it would be like to only see things through one set of eyes? It just isn't right...

Through many broken relationships, hurts, wounds, and pain, the only way we know how to function is from inside. The callousness, walls, and shells all distort the truth of the way things really are. We shut ourselves off to people because it is safe, and we take things into our own hands through control!

And so relationships don't get built. Bridges are not strongly forged. Shared and common experiences dwindle. All along we miss the importance of others' lives, interests, and love. We miss out on their perspective.

Recently developing a few healthy, stable relationships is opening me up to our need for others. Being closed off and shut down to so much in a few years has created so many blockages. But now the clouds are parting and light is shining through. The joy of companionship and sharing in life together is bubbling something wonderful inside. I can feel the joy rising up from within.

The laughter! The love! The enjoyment and delight in one another!

This is what life was intended to be like: Looking out for each other always. Families caring, tying us together into one larger family. All of this knitting us together even closer - for a higher purpose and calling.

May we all reach out beyond ourselves to something higher. May we constantly seek the Lord on how to care, how to love one another, how to communicate worth and value to others. May we continually be forged into abundant healthy relationships to open each others' eyes to the many facets of life.

I believe in the Lord. I trust in the Lord. I have faith in the Lord. That His light would shine on us all to open our eyes to what is the Truth. If we will only turn and say Yes to God, then He will turn us away from the darkness that blocks our vision and turn us to the Light instead.

May the Light and the Love of Jesus Christ be with you always!