Oh Be Careful Little Eyes....

Psalms 101:3 - I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes:

I had to do a lot of praying about this lesson. I'm still praying that God uses my words to have me say exactly what HE would want me to say. There are just so many ways that this could go. But my desire is to honor God in everything that's said and done on this blog.

I thought that this verse said it all for this topic. "Wicked thing" doesn't really have to be an object, a person, or a magazine or computer screen. A wicked thing is anything that takes your eyes off of Christ. When our eyes are off of Him, we fall into sin.

There are wicked things all around us. They're going to enter our line of vision, no matter how hard we try to keep them away. The problems arise when we "set" them before our eyes. We allow them to stay there. We dwell on them, keep our focus on them, and forget that God is in control and wants the very best for us.

May we always have the mindset of Psalm 141:8 that says, "But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord:"

As parents, we need to remember how many temptations there are for our children and their eyes. TV shows, internet websites, even boyfriends and girlfriends can cause even the strongest child to stumble. Pray daily for your child. Ask God to keep a hedge of protection around them. And let your child know that you love them and you're there for them. Talk to them. Keep the lines of communication open. And watch what you're putting in front of your own eyes. After all, you're the one they're looking up to. What do you want them to see?

If you have a problem with your eyes, and you've noticed a shift in your focus, give it over to the Lord. He can solve any problem. You just have to be willing to really give it up and let Him have control. It will be the best decision you ever made.


(The remainder of the lessons will follow next week. This weekend, I'm taking some time off and focusing on my husband and our marriage.)