TURN MY EYES

Today's reading: Psalm 119

"Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word." Psalm 119:37 NLT

Through the words of this verse, I was quickly reminded of a recent eye doctor visit I had. 

As I sat in the special chair, peering through the special 'glasses', watching the little screen across the room, I recall hearing the doctor say (many times), Which is better, 1 or 2?

She would change the prescription of the lens with a quick flip, then repeat the question, Which is better, 1 or 2?

Which is better, 1 or 2? I recall wondering how many hundreds of times a day she asked her patients the same question after fiddling and adjusting the strength of the little glasses.

This morning I think about how many times a day God asks me the same thing.

As I look to the world for help, He reminds me of His ways and asks, Which is better, 1 or 2?

My ways or what the world offers?

Easy or godly?

The quick response or the high road?

Convenience or obedience?

Reaction or response?

Which is better--which will lead to freedom?

Which is better--which will lead to hearing the Lord say, Well done!?

Turn my eyes from worthless things, Lord!