Open Your Eyes, Child

This week God challenged me to stop, and take a second to marvel at His creations amidst the constant chaos of busy life. I find myself getting so caught up in my to-do list, and where I need to be next that I neglect to see the beauty in everyday life. I’m in a psychology class right now, and after about ten pages in the chapter and two pages of notes the topic concluded with “and all of these processes occur within a hundredth of a second.” My jaw might’ve actually hit my desk. Our brain is so complex, and there are so many functions happening simultaneously that it is mind-blowing.

I remember when I was in elementary school and I was in the car with my grandma. She was telling me how God is always watching over me, and I recall asking when God slept if He was always protecting me. My grandma responded with,”He doesn’t sleep.” I vividly remember sitting in the passenger seat aghast at the fact that God didn’t need to sleep.

“He will not let you stumble; the One who watches over you will not slumber.”

Psalm 121:3

I was reminded of these this week, and my heart began to ache for those that constantly ask God to reveal Himself to them when He is all around us. I will be the first to admit that I’ve been there. I beg you to open your eyes. I ask you to see the roar of the ocean, and the gentle caress that the tide brings to cool on a hot summer day. The beauty in someone’s smile, and the soul lifting power of genuine laughter. The intricate detail on the petal of a flower. Let us begin to see God in our world and live in awe of His creations. The creativity and complexity that I see around me leaves me even more amazed that He crafted this all in six days. No wonder He rested on the seventh day. God, help Your children to open their eyes to the beauty in their surroundings and in themselves. Soften our hearts and give us a childlike wonder that fuels our praise. Give us the faith to readily have faith in what You say like a child trusts the words of a parent.