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Reflections On Windows
August 8, 2013

Much of the scenery I saw during our vacation in Alaska was through the windows of moving vehicles. I was thankful for glass that allowed me to see the beauty while remaining warm and dry. But the windows also presented a challenge. When it rained, water drops on the outside obscured the view. When the temperature changed, condensation caused fog to develop on the inside.

Those challenges help me understand why it is impossible for us to see life the way God intended it. Sin obscures the beauty of life that God wants us to enjoy. Sometimes sin is inside—our selfishness creates a fog that makes us see ourselves as more important than we are and causes us to forget about others’ interests. Sometimes sin is outside. The injustice of others causes our tears to fall like rain, preventing us from seeing the goodness of God. Sin of any kind keeps us from seeing the wonder and glory of life as God designed it.

For now, even though “we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror” (1 Cor. 13:12 nlt), we see enough to know that God is good (Ps. 34:8). The many wonderful things that God has revealed will help us to forsake sin and work to minimize its consequences in the world.

Lord, improve our vision. Clear the fog that comes from
self-centered thinking. Help us to uphold justice,
to offer comfort to others, and to wipe away the tears
that have been left by the storms of life.

The only way to see life clearly is to focus on Christ.

Read: Psalm 34:1-10

Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law. —Psalm 119:18

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 74-76; Romans 9:16-33

[MEG33]

Thank you, Rus, for another wonderful lesson.

[pollywog]

What a wonderful thought to begin the day.
Been a while since I walked down the "Amy's Place pathway"... Why I veer off this pathway , I don't know! (Reminder to self to come here more often!)

This devotional reminded me of the words of a Johnny Nash song...

"I can see clearly now the rain is gone". Someday we shall see God face to face and know all the reasons why! For now, we walk by faith.

Polly saying GOOD MORNING to all my dear friends at Amy's Place.

[geologist]

“Love the LORD God with all thy mind, heart, soul, and all thy strength and your neighbor as yourself.”

Luke 10:27; and Mark 12:30, ...

Praise the LORD!

[geologist]

“Love the LORD God with all thy mind, heart, soul, and all thy strength and your neighbor as yourself.”

Luke 10:27; and Mark 12:30, ...

Praise the LORD!