Glasses

I lost my glasses.  I really don't know how something so important could be lost.  I was careful (or so I thought) to put them with the absolute staples for everyday.  You know, the things that no day should ever be without like the coffee maker and makeup.   I wasn't too worried because I just knew they'd show up.  Well, we've been here since August and no sign of my glasses.  I did find and old pair with an old prescription and they are sufficing for the moment. 

I have really bad eyesight and have had glasses as long as I can remember.  My eyesight is so bad that I don't even attempt the most basic things without them on.  No joke, without them I could easily misjudge the stairs and take a tumble or brush my teeth with hair gel.  Yeah, it's not good.  I know my limitations and don't even step one foot out of bed without them on.  I am 100% dependent on my glasses and/or contact lenses. 

Why am I writing about this?  Well, I was attempting to take a nap a few minutes ago since my sick little girl made my night of sleep very punctuated.  I am wearing my glasses today and I had taken them off and put them on my chest while I tried to rest.  I happened to open my eyes and I forgot I didn't have my glasses on and I panicked for a second until I remembered my glasses were right in front of me.  It made me think....

What if I was as dependent on God as I am on my glasses?  What if I didn't even take a step without Him? What if I didn't even consider taking a step out of bed without saying hello to God and asking Him to help me through my day.  How different would my days be if every moment I was looking at life with His eyes?  Do I depend on God?  Sure I do.  Do I talk to Him and ask for His wisdom and peace and so many other thing?  Sure I do.  Could I depend on Him more?  I sure could.   Sometimes it can be discouraging when I think of how far I have to go when it comes to my relationship with the Lord.  However, I do know that being aware of areas that could use some attention is more than half the battle.  So, now that I can clearly see the problem...I'll be striving for less of me, more of Him.    Strange as it may sound, there is amazing freedom in complete dependence on the Lord.