📖 Which Glasses to Wear
Main Verse:
"Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law." —Psalm 119:18 (KJV)
Sometimes we wake up feeling like the world is blurry—like we’re walking through fog. But the blur isn’t always in our eyes… it’s in our hearts. Just like wearing sunglasses at night distorts our vision, the “glasses” we wear spiritually can keep us from seeing life clearly. Feelings like jealousy, fear, pride, or comparison tint our view. God's Word invites us to switch lenses—to look at life through His love, His truth, and His perspective.
When we wear the “Me Glasses,” everything’s about us. “They didn’t notice me,” “I didn’t get what I wanted,” “I’m not good enough.” These frames distort reality. They make our problems bigger and blind us to God’s work. That’s why we need the “God Glasses”—clear, humble lenses that shift our view from selfish to servant-hearted. Through them, we see others with compassion, forgiveness, and grace.
Jesus wore perfect glasses. He saw Zacchaeus in a tree when others saw a thief. He saw a woman at the well when others saw someone unworthy. He saw purpose in Peter, even when Peter messed up. What if we put on those same lenses—ones shaped by mercy, kindness, and truth? Suddenly, our annoying sibling becomes someone to love. That teacher who frustrates us becomes someone who’s doing their best. Even tough situations become opportunities to grow.
But these glasses aren’t automatic. We have to choose them every day. That’s what prayer and Scripture do—they clean the smudges off our soul’s lenses. Psalm 119:18 isn’t just poetic—it’s practical: “Open thou mine eyes…” It’s a prayer for spiritual glasses. We’re asking God to help us see what we’re missing. And He will.
If you’re staring in the mirror feeling confused, try asking: “Whose glasses am I wearing right now?” If it’s guilt, shame, or fear—it’s time to swap them out. Let God hand you a new pair. It might not change your circumstances immediately, but it will change how you see them. And that’s where peace begins.
Ending Thought:
Let God be your optometrist. His lenses may not be trendy, but they’re the only ones that help you see the truth, the hope, and the love He’s placed right in front of you.
Chosen Passage to Read:
Colossians 3:1–14 (KJV) – A perfect passage on setting your sights on things above, and putting on the character of Christ.
Closing Prayer:
Lord, clear my vision today. Help me take off the glasses of pride, fear, and selfishness. Give me eyes that reflect Your love. Teach me to see people the way You do. And when my sight is blurred, remind me to return to Your Word for clarity. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Susan Barker Nikitenko August 4th, 2025© PMRMPBNMKBANNAMBBENDD$#@!
