The Eyes Are the Windows to the Soul

Have you ever sat by a campfire at night and noticed that your eyes are getting uncomfortable? They get itchy, then painful and finally start watering. We all know that is from the soot from the fire. Even though we can't see those little particles, they can affect our vision and cause us pain.

Sin is kind of like that campfire. We don't necessarily see the little sins in our lives. We are proud, self focused, and envious. We look at ourselves and others instead of continually seeking God. Our eyes become gritty with the filth of sin and it soon affects our vision. We find it harder and harder to see God and the truth. That is, until we experience the pain. When it starts to get hurtful, we cry. Those tears can help wash away the dirt that harms our ability to see clearly. Sometimes only tears can cleanse our eyes enough so that we can see. And as our vision clears, we see that God is right there with us, leading us through the pain to His glory.

None of us likes those difficult times. Sometimes it seems those trials are just too much to bear. Cry out to God. Use that pain to get closer to Him. He is there. He is working. As your vision clears, you will see Him holding you up through it all.