Jesus said, “I came into this world for judgment
so that those who do not see may see,
and those who do see may become blind.”
—John 9.39
You can see with the eyes of your culture,
see brands and trends, insiders and out,
worthiness and unworthiness.
But you can choose to see well enough,
one hopes, to become blind to that.
You can see with your eyes,
see the torn jacket, the hesitation in the eyes,
and not really see them.
You can be blind and see with your mind,
see the gleam of their gifts,
the gaping hole of their needs,
see the rise and fall of their voice.
You can be blind and see with your soul,
see the glory hidden, the pain buried,
the child of God.
Open the eyes of the heart—
close your eyes, if you have to—
and see.
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Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net
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