“The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light.” Matthew 6:22
What do you have your eye on? It can be the difference between light and dark.
We’re told a mind set on the things of God is life and peace, but a mind set on this world is death and destruction. What’s your mind on?
We’re told to think on what is lovely and good and praiseworthy. There’s a reason for it.
Is what you are feeding your mind bringing light or darkness into your heart?
Is your media intake bringing life or death into your mind and heart?
Is what you are dwelling on bringing life or death into your mind and heart?
Are you stewing on something someone did or said or what someone didn’t do or say? We’re self-inflicting wounds when we’re embracing unforgiveness, resentment, offense, and other hurts. But we can guard our hearts and bring light into our hearts when we forgive, let go, not take offense in the first place, and have a soft heart of compassion for others.
Where are our eyes in these things?
I can’t find a quote, but it was Elizabeth Elliot I heard say something like, “There’s nothing more depressing than looking at yourself.” We don’t look at ourselves and what we want and think we need from others. Looking inward will darken our eye. We need to look up to let in the light.
But looking up and out isn’t looking to the world and to the news or to entertainments and distractions. Looking up is seeing a God of love who is always good and in control and absolutely perfect in all His ways. It’s having our faces turned to Him so that we reflect the light of His countenance out into the world, receiving His love, but always pouring it back out.
Love God and love others is THE command of the Bible. It’s not just for the sake of God and others. It’s what your heart was made for. It will fill your heart with life and light.
(Scriptures referenced in the first few paragraphs: Romans 8:6, Philippians 3:19, Philippians 4:8)
This is a topic I prayed about last night and just had a conversation with my mother with about 4 hours ago. We were discussing how we look horizontally for comfort or praise when we need to be looking vertically. Only Jesus can give us what we need. This was after discussing consuming all the news, social media and the disappointment and hurt that people have caused in our lives. That we need to let it go for healing. We can’t change the past just look forward and lean into God. Be the light in this darkness. Thank you for another encouraging post. 🩷- Tiffany
Only Jesus – the answer to everything 🙂 Thank you for sharing that!
Lee-
I just have to say, that you are an absolute blessing in my life. Your Bible studies, easy peasy, genesis curriculum, has all touched my family and not only made homeschooling possible, but a closeness to God as well. I am so thankful that your work has entered my life. Bless you, this mother’s day. God is good, and I hope you know that you’ve seriously brought me closer to my heavenly Father. My prayer life has taken a 180 and I am feeling the Holy Spirit in a way I never have before. ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing that testimony. Thank You, Father, for all the work You are doing in the hearts of those You privilege me to reach out to.
I am a student at easy peasy all-in-one homeschool and even though I’ve always loved school, it was never ever this fun until I found Easy Peasy and I’m thankful I dont forget to read the Bible every day since it’s in my school. I look forward to my fun hands-on school in a way I never have. Thank you Lee Giles and I love your husband’s videos because he is so funny.