Open Your Eyes

I lift up my eyes to the hills— from where will my help come?

My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

Psalm 121

This is a comforting Psalm especially when I find myself troubled and without real direction.  I can look toward God.  I can breathe in the beauty of the hills and reflect on the power of the Creator God.

But this Psalm is also about a radical shift in perspective.  Stop looking at the ground.  Stop shortening your gaze so that all you can see is right in front of you.

Arise and stand tall.  Move your eyes toward the horizon.  Shift your gaze to the big picture and walk with confidence into the valley or wade through the stream.

God is calling you onward this Lent.  On to repentence.  On to reconciliation.  On to mercy.  On to Resurrection.

But you must be willing to look forward.  Abandon the familiar scene and stretch your vision to meet the One who has all vision and all wisdom.

Open your eyes and walk.

Blessings,

Debra