LIFTING MY EYES
Today's reading: Psalm 122-124

"I lift my eyes to you, O God, enthroned in heaven." Psalm 123:1 NLT

Lifting one's eyes may seem like such a small task to some of you, but to me? To me, it's quite a difficult task.

No, it's not the muscles involved.

No, it's not the lack of desire.

No, not that I don't know my strength comes from Him.

It's the shame that keeps my eyes looking downward some days. The shame of what I've done. The disgust over what I've chosen not to accomplish. The stench of my actions and deeds surrounding me like bad perfume.

And some days, it's my lack of worthiness. Who am I to be looking in to the Creator's face? Stepping into His presence? Wanting to have His attention and power directed towards me, my life, my loved ones and my tasks?

Today? Today the glory of Who He is keeps my eyes from looking straight at Him. Like shielding my eyes from the sun, I cannot look directly at Him. He is too holy. He is too loving. He is too righteous.

And then, in a loving moment, He stops the world, reaches down and places His hand under my chin and directs my attention towards Him...and I am blessed, truly blessed, all over again!