On Sunday we talked about having "eyes of understanding" and were given black and white photos of something to have eyes of understanding for. As I opened my envelope, I found a picture of Michael Vick. At first, it really didn't strike me as something that I needed to have eyes of understanding for. Although I completely disagree with what he did, he is definitely not at the top of my list of things that I dont understand.
But as I really started to think about it, and what God was trying to communicate to me through my photo, I came to a cool revelation of sorts. One of my friends really, really struggles with Michael Vick. I mean REALLY struggles with him and the sub-culture he represents. And I think that God was challenging me to start to see the world through the eyes of my friend. Not on the Michael Vick issue, but on his life, and his struggles and his soul.
It was cool to be challenged like that yesterday. I hope that there are others who were challenged yesterday too. May we all learn to open our eyes.
10.01.2007
Eyes of Understanding
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I think that is cool. It is hard to think of others and their struggle today. We are so selfish without even realizing it. We reflect back to ourselves even when we try to reflect on others. I am stoked you are striving to feel and experience your friends feelings and thoughts.
i hear ya. Sometimes our eyes of understanding start with those that are closest with us...
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