Psalm 119:18–Asking to be Opened

Psalm 119:18–"Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Your Law."

It is a simple thing to ask.  But is it as simple a task to ask for the right things.  In the case of the above verse, the most profound thing that we could ask for is eyes to see what God has desired for us to see. This is a prayer, a request for vision.  More directly, it is the request for 'right' vision to see what God has made and who He is.  We should also pray for this just as the psalmist has.  Let us take some time to make this request our own!

Figuring in the Passage of Time

Life is full of landmark moments.  The first dates, the first kisses, graduations, weddings, houses, kids, all landmark moments in a person's life.  And from one moment to the next, we are forced by these passages into a sort of introspective contemplation through which we assess and remember the assorted moments as they've passed as well as the hope for the ones yet to come.  These times can be full of emotion and nostalgia, if not even overwhelming.

It is at these times that we get a glimpse of eternity, maybe a peek into the perspective of God, who sees all events simultaneously, His vision both perfectly reminiscent about every event that has ever or wille ver occur for they are all the present to God presently.  It is quite beautiful to think that God has given us this lovely glimpse into who He is.  Thank You, Lord, for the joy of seeing as You see if even in the slightest sense!