Seeing Beyond The Visible

So often we assume that we’ve got a person figured out. In our minds we tend to have categories that after a first encounter with an individual we label that person and tuck them safely away, feeling as if we have everything in control. But what could a first encounter tell us other than their gender and their style. We forget that a person isn’t defined by their appearance but is defined by their heart. You see we forget to look beyond the visible, only because we’re so used to look at the surface and not beyond.

I was recently reminded how beautiful and ugly a heart could be with visible contrasting styles. I sometimes wish that we could all have the eyes of young toddlers…who see the person for who they are instead of how they look. At a young age we’re taught to love, yet as we age we hold that love back. Why the sudden fear? Why the sudden prejudice towards others? The way I see it is if we all started looking beyond the surface, so much of the pain, hurt, and tears could be eliminated.

Never Ending Tasks

It seems that every time we complete something, if it’s either a school assignment or church activity, something new takes its place and once again we have to start over again. It becomes stressful as our life takes on this cycle that doesn’t allow any room or time for our friends, family, or ourselves. I’m slowly learning that in order for me to fully be capable of completing a task to its fullest and best, I need to be equipped to take it to that level; meaning that I need to be strong and healthy not just physically but emotionally as well. As new tasks are being written in my schedule, I’m now aware that I need to have extra time placed in there for me. With that in mind I know that with the strength of God I’ll be able to complete what needs to be done!