©2006, Susan Watson, Covenant Community Church

As I stroll through this life, I look around at all that surrounds me, and I think I'm seeing clearly. I look at the disappointments of life, and sometimes I believe that my dreams will never come true. I look at all the wounds on my heart, and I make sure not to trust anyone that might hurt me. I look at the weakness of my body, and I drop my arms to my side in defeat. I look at the mountains in front of me, and I fall to my knees in hopeless frustration, eyes searching the skies for help.

It is often right about then that the Son gets in my eyes, and suddenly my vision really gets clear, and I see my perceptions fall away like shades of gray. With the Son in my eyes, I can see the hope and promise in my future. I can see where the scarring in my heart has made it stronger and able to bear the burdens of those whose unhealed wounds have left them vulnerable and perishing. With the Son in my eyes, I can see that my trials last only for a moment, and I can see the joy of the morning in their place. I can see a renewed strength wrapping around my frail human body and carrying me through to victory. With the Son in my eyes, I can see mountains crumble that held me back, and I can see that the road I am on leads all the way to eternity.

During the moments in life when the Son gets in my eyes, I can see that the rose-colored glasses I wear are stained in the blood of the One who gives me hope, healing, strength, and victory. Life is best when the Son gets in my eyes.