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The Eyes Of Your Heart
We have all heard and probably sung the song "Open The Eyes of My Heart". I know I have, many times. I love that song. But have you ever really stopped to think about what that means? Is it possible that we can actually see with our hearts?
I was pondering on this a little last night as a matter of fact. I was thinking about Adam & Eve back in the Garden. I believe Adam & Eve were actually created with a 6th sense. I believe that Adam & Eve had the ability to see with their hearts. Or maybe that could be better said, they were actually able to walk entirely by faith and not by sight.
Think about it for a moment. Prior to them partaking of the forbidden fruit, they met with God in the cool of the evening just to fellowship with Him. And you know what else? They were butt naked the entire time. But apparently this never occurred to them. Why? Because they were seeing entirely through their spiritual eyes. It was not until after they ate of the tree that their "physical" eyes were opened.
And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.
Now don't you think that their physical eyes were really opened the entire time? I don't believe this verse means that their eyes were literally opened for the first time. I believe it means that their carnal eyes were opened for the first time. It was only now, after falling prey to the enemies deceit, that they even became aware of their nakedness.
So, What am I saying? I am trying to say that we have another set of eyes. We have the ability to see beyond what can be seen. We have the ability to walk by faith and not by sight. I love one of the passages that the Apostle Paul writes about this:
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
Wow! Paul had the most amazing vision! Paul had the ability to see beyond what was lying directly in front of him. Paul could see through the eyes of his heart.
What's troubling you today my friend? What obstacles are in your way? Is it financial stress? Is it some physical ailment? Are you emotionally turmoiled? I'd like to say that I feel sorry for you, but that wouldn't help. But what I can do is encourage you that in the light of eternity, whatever problems you may be facing in your life are only temporary. Or as Paul says, "but for a moment". Are you able to see that through the lenses of your spiritual heart, what you are really experiencing is just a light affliction. It came to pass!
Paul had plenty of reason to complain. If you think you are having a tough time, take a look at some of Paul's "Light Afflictions"
Are they servants of Christ? I know I sound like a madman, but I have served him far more! I have worked harder, been put in prison more often, been whipped times without number, and faced death again and again. Five different times the Jewish leaders gave me thirty-nine lashes. Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I was shipwrecked. Once I spent a whole night and a day adrift at sea. I have traveled on many long journeys. I have faced danger from rivers and from robbers. I have faced danger from my own people, the Jews, as well as from the Gentiles. I have faced danger in the cities, in the deserts, and on the seas. And I have faced danger from men who claim to be believers but are not. I have worked hard and long, enduring many sleepless nights. I have been hungry and thirsty and have often gone without food. I have shivered in the cold, without enough clothing to keep me warm. Then, besides all this, I have the daily burden of my concern for all the churches.
I exhort you today my friend to not let your heart be troubled. Look beyond this temporary physical realm. Look at the things that cannot be seen. Look unto Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith! He is preparing a place for you! Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
Jesus was telling the disciples this the night before his crucifiction. He knew that they were about to experience terrible heart ache and they would not be able to comprehend. And what was was his advice? Let not your heart be troubled. Open the eyes of your heart! He immediately prompted them to keep their eyes on the eternal. He pointed their thoughts to heaven!
Be encouraged people. See what cannot be seen. Look beyond your problems. See the solution. Open the eyes of your heart!
That's all I have time for today. Man I feel right now like I could write on this topic for days. Just know that I love you, we love you, and God loves you, passionately!
See what I'm sayin?
In love, Michael |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| Great blog Michael! |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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Michael, your best blog ever!!
(but I have to admit that picture at the top really kind of spooked me out!) |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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Thanks SteelHorse! I pray that you were encouraged!
Wow Mike, best blog ever? Now I am wondering what was wrong with all my other blogs! - Just kidding! Those eyes are freaky, eh?
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| August 13, 2008 |
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I would like to just say for the record that while we do have the ability to see with our hearts, just like Adam and Eve, I would highly recommend keeping your clothes on anyway. Not everyone around you will have the same ability to see only in the spiritual!
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| August 13, 2008 |
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Breathe taking.....
Our life-goal is to come back to the place we "were" in the beginning of time when our walk with Christ was as it should be...the walk of purity in the garden...... |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| Amen Cheryl. He sees the end from the beginning! |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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Amen brother.
I agree with Mike guy, this is your best blog ever...Excellent!!!
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| Thank you Cheryl. Coming from you that really does mean a lot. |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| And coming from me it didn't??? |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| lol |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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Wow...I am really flattered by all these compliments. I wish I could say this was my own doing. This actually came from the renewed part of my brain, Praise God! You know how I can tell? It makes sense to even Lara! I really CAN do all things through Christ who HAS strengthened me!
Mike man.....Do not be offended. The only reason I gave Cheryl the extra kudos is because she is pimping a link to this blog out on her memo! Hee Hee! |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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ohhhhhh, now I see how it works.... |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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"ohhhhhh, now I see how it works...."
With which set of eyes are you seeing? |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| uh oh! |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| You crack me out Mike....I mean up! |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| no problemo, bud! anything for my four-eyed friends! :-0 |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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Great topic, Michael! The eyes are a little freaky, though. FYI...I just finished a year of Bible College, and our professor made the same reference to eyes of the heart and carnal eyes as they relate to Adam & Eve in the Garden.
Thanks for posting!
Carol |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| Really Carol? That's awesome! and congrats on completing your first year, assuming this was the first. May I ask what school? |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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IT MADE ME THINK VERY DEEP
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| Hi Missions Asia. Thanks for the comment and I hope you are doing well. |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| Thank you all, for sharing these truths which are truly inspirational. How unsearchable are the rich stores of wisdom in His Holy Word. These are the last days if ever there were, for knowledge has increased and these are perilous times so we as the Bride of Christ need to prepare today and walk in Love and unite in prayer. If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray...I am and my goal is to bring unity to the Body of faithful bondservants of Christ and watch His mighty power harvest the last crops for Him. Let us cast off the burdens of this world and take His EASY and LIGHT burden and charge the gates of hell - we have His WORD and that shall stand forever!!! PRAISE THE LAMB!!!! |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| Great one Bro. |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| I "see" what you are saying. Was that an intended pun? It was very clever if so. Michael, we have to see with our heart and listen with our heart. How can we get past the carnal and the physical? How can we break through to the spiritual realm? Those are some questions worth pondering. That is a great blog and perhaps you should write some more on this. |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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Hi Jeff. Good to hear from you.
Doyle my "Friend" What's up?
Todd: I was wondering if anyone was going to comment on the "see what I'm sayin?" statement. Your comment is appreciated. I thought about including spiritual ears here also but that may have to be a blog of it's own. Thanks bro! |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| lol!!! Has Mike written a blog on pride lately...LOL!!!!!! |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| Those eyes need some visine. |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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yep! Pretty cool...
LOL!! Visine!! |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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Let it be known to all men, and wo-men, that on this, the 13th Day of August, in the year of our Lord 2008, that Lara Leger actually lay forth a comment that stands in agreement with the topic of one of Michael Moore's Blogs. And so it was so!
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| August 13, 2008 |
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Pupil - a person, usually young, who is learning under the close supervision of a teacher at school, a private tutor, or the like; student.
Lara said "Hey, the eyes have hearts for pupils..."
That was my whole intention! |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| Is your last name Moore? I was thinking no way Lara is ever going to agree with Michael Moore...You know the liberal film maker LOL Again you are very clever! Play on words. |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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That really is my name Todd, for real!
It's funny when I answer the phone at my office "Michael Moore"......Almost always there is a moment of silence on the other end. I then know I am either going to get hung up on or be the brunt of some ridiculous joke!
Hmmm....maybe that's why business is down lately? |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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GREAT blog...just sayin...
and you are going to have to tell me how you find these pictures you find on the net.... |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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Hi Lori!
It's great to "see" you!
I just take the eyes of my heart to the google seach page! |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| I have sung this song many times in praise team at church, and I have thought extensively what it means. I know that right now I am grieving the loss of my cat, and it hurts like crazy, but I am trying to walk by faith, that God will get me through it, that this will pass, that I will hurt less and less with time, keeping my eyes on the finish line, trying not to get lost in the pain. Great blog Michael! |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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Thank you Deb!
I can empathize with you on the loss of your cat. Just always remember that it gets greater later! |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| Destiny Bible College...small school. It was their first year in operation, and we graduated 51. It was the best thing I ever did for myself. |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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Good for you Carol. I can imagine you grew by leaps and bounds! Are you in school now? |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| AMEN!!!!! |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| Hi Patti! It's great meeting you! Thanks for that AMEN! |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| Lara is a gem! |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| and so is Cheryl! |
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| August 13, 2008 |
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| And so is Patti! |
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| August 14, 2008 |
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"Yeah that is a joke cuz I lost your number...really in the trash it went.."
Ouch! |
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| August 17, 2008 |
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I am glad you found my number again Marcella. You should write it on your heart so that you might not sin against me! J/K
Love ya!
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| August 18, 2008 |
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WOW!!!!!!!!!
I am dealing with evil incarnate, the company I currently work for until they decide terminate me - don't worry I have an attorney. But, yes, the harassment, false witnessing, financial stress -its' all there. HOWEVER.. just when I start to get discouraged I read your blog.
Praise the Lord and pass the black coffee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (They've been making calls day and night to my home, I'm not intimidated, just tired of logging them down for future reference). PP |
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| August 18, 2008 |
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| Trish, I am sorry to hear that you are going through these trials right now. But I am glad that you are able to keep your eyes on the Lord and see the bigger picture with your heart! |
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| August 23, 2008 |
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| fantastic blog...one that I can rea over and over....Thanks for the great inspiration. |
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| August 23, 2008 |
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Thanks Pastor Kevin. Good seeing you! |
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| August 23, 2008 |
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| Awesome blog Michael... |
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| August 24, 2008 |
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| Good writing, and I like the eyes graphic. |
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| August 25, 2008 |
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Hey, great challenging stuff.
Even Paul prayed in Eph 1:17 'that the eyes of our understanding may be enlightened.."
God bless |
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| August 28, 2008 |
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Thank you Marilyin!
You too Olivia! Those eyes are kinda freaky, eh? I was pleased to run across that image. It fits this topic to a "T"
Gary: I am glad you enjoyed. And thanks for the supporting verse. That would have been a great one for me to include! |
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| December 09, 2008 |
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Well, you have touched upon the hidden-man-of-the-heart. How wonderful is 'Christ in you, the hope of glory'? I think this is the issue of our day concerning the Christian life. To practice the presence of God and to have an essential inner entity of the heart reality. As you know Jesus taught us, for He said; "blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God". Thanks for the post, bimonics. |
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