tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post6800464213759037262..comments2024-03-29T05:19:10.632-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: Seeing: When I don't want improved vision.Monica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-77860364177426827342011-04-22T09:22:39.135-04:002011-04-22T09:22:39.135-04:00Oh, yes, I can relate to this. Praying for the Lor...Oh, yes, I can relate to this. Praying for the Lord to point out those things within me that hinder my relationship with Him is so necessary and is my desire...yet I know that so many times it will not be something I consider easy to do. So thankful for His grace to see me through whatever it is He wants me to do! What a learning process, though!~katie~https://www.blogger.com/profile/03098817313603747451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-51647901222175372172011-04-21T08:33:22.265-04:002011-04-21T08:33:22.265-04:00Oh Monica, this is right-now-life. Difficult relat...Oh Monica, this is right-now-life. Difficult relationships that were simply endured with issues never confronted or even prayed through because I didn't want to see... even as my prayer for many months has been, "Lord, help me to see what I cannot see!" <br />It is Good News that our Father wants to correct our vision and He really won't take "No!" for an answer. <br />ElaineElainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16596870571335896456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-72623061372732902652011-04-20T20:15:51.755-04:002011-04-20T20:15:51.755-04:00Dearest Monica,
Thanks for this great analogyl. I...Dearest Monica,<br /><br />Thanks for this great analogyl. I'm afraid it hits me "right between the eyes"...especially when it comes to exercise and weight loss.<br />I know I NEED to do it, but I don't WANT to!<br />I'll continue to pray for our little man as he adjusts to wearing his glasses and for you as you try to encourage him to do so. I know it won't be easy, but as you recently referenced Phil 4:13, I know our Lord will give you (and Samuel) strength to do what you have to do.<br /><br />I love you, GrandmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-60916005002387978862011-04-20T18:08:46.977-04:002011-04-20T18:08:46.977-04:00I can relate to your Samuel. My eyes don't wo...I can relate to your Samuel. My eyes don't work together, and they tried to correct it when I was 8. I had to wear a patch over my good eye to try to strengthen the weak eye. It was torturous, especially as hardly any of the other kids at school had glasses, and they certainly didn't have to wear an eye patch! At least your kiddo doesn't have to look weird during this difficult process! <br /><br />The good thing is that he's quite young. As such, he will likely adapt more easily. He may not like it now, but he'll get used to it soon enough. I'll be praying that the process will be easier than expected at this point, and that the treatment will actually work! You're very blessed to have discovered this so early! <br /><br />Great spiritual analogy, too.Anne Marie@Married to the Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600919522369171555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-36370256414161075582011-04-20T16:05:14.736-04:002011-04-20T16:05:14.736-04:00What a great analogy. Loved it. Thanks for sharin...What a great analogy. Loved it. Thanks for sharing.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14448319544315676753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-26215941889859762322011-04-20T10:15:29.503-04:002011-04-20T10:15:29.503-04:00This spoke to my heart and is so true as we Chris...This spoke to my heart and is so true as we Christians go through difficult places and circumstances. Thank you. Christy S.<br /><br />I'll be praying for little Daniel!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-72544356706308381362011-04-20T10:07:40.429-04:002011-04-20T10:07:40.429-04:00My 2 older children wear glasses and it has certai...My 2 older children wear glasses and it has certainly been a struggle in our home......<br /><br />I love the analogy you used and the title reminded me of this song:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xAuyliKDco&playnext=1&list=PL01CAD0364C6297D9<br /><br />(PS-this this one of our new pastors singing this!!)Nikki @ Saving For A Rainy Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383858750385627580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-78463674810898840172011-04-20T09:52:02.673-04:002011-04-20T09:52:02.673-04:00What a candid post! I too can relate to your analo...What a candid post! I too can relate to your analogy of Samuel's reaction to the 'corrected' vision process. So many times, the Lord gently prods us to change. But often, our stubborness and contentment 'where we are' calls for a more drastic process. Thank the Lord, He knows what we need when we need it! But I thank Him also, that He gives the grace we need as well to deal with what we must go through to get to where we are supposed to be. :)<br />Loved this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351561112733007860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-74237275478928290812011-04-20T09:14:09.627-04:002011-04-20T09:14:09.627-04:00What an appropriate analogy. I'm reminded of ...What an appropriate analogy. I'm reminded of the scripture that says in order to enter the kingdom of Heaven, we must see and act like a child, willing to be obedient and rebuked by our Heavenly Father. (I wish I had more scipture memorized, and not just the summaries!)angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688991209865856563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-10509811687603568642011-04-20T07:32:33.787-04:002011-04-20T07:32:33.787-04:00Amen. Amen and AMEN!!!
Monica - this was such a ...Amen. Amen and AMEN!!!<br /><br />Monica - this was such a great analogy. I can really relate.<br /><br />On the side... I'll be thinking of your little guy and praying for ya'll...as this will be a huge adjustment and requiring so much grace and patience on your part.<br /><br />God sees your 'need' and hears your heart.<br />Blessings.Bevy @ Treasured Up and Ponderedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821971923515558110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-78678784912149183652011-04-20T07:13:31.198-04:002011-04-20T07:13:31.198-04:00My son started wearing glasses just after he turne...My son started wearing glasses just after he turned one. He had a pretty easy transition to wearing them, and within a few weeks, he was asking for them after nap and sleep times. I think that now (almost 3) he wouldn't know what to do without them! :) Hope that encourages you! <br /><br />Our biggest challenge now is when other people ask us about it. This morning we were at a park, and a nine-year old boy asked what was wrong with my son's eyes. I could tell that my son was uneasy, as he moved a little closer to me. Although he likes his glasses, and being able to see clearly, he is not fond of people mentioning his glasses to him.melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02229154192550719053noreply@blogger.com