Cloudy Lenses

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I recently discovered that I have cateracts and will need cataract surgery in January. They've scheduled the two dates and will be working on my left eye first, which is the worst of the two. I've noticed the past year things have seemed a bit cloudy, but thought it just meant I needed new glasses.

It's hard to read unless I either hold the book right up to my face or have a very bright light on it. I purchased a magnifying glass with an LED light built in which helps, but something definitely needs to be done.

I'm amazed that modern medicine has made it so I will be able to see without glasses. I'm actually looking forward to not wearing them for the first time since I was 6 years old. I'm looking forward to having my dim sight be replaced with clearness.

I'm looking forward to that spiritually as well. When I look  at different circumstances in my life it's easy to feel discouraged. I have to remind myself of how God is at work despite the difficulties I face. But one thing I've found is when I keep my eyes fixed on the problem, things remain cloudy. When I look to the Lord for help things get clearer. His light illuminates how He is at work in the situation. 

However, when I look away from Him and back on the problem, the cloudiness returns. Keeping my eyes focused on Him gives me the clarity I need to see what needs to be done. I may need to trust Him more and wait for Him to work or He gives me guidance in what I may need to do to resolve it. 

1 Corinthians 13:14 says, "For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known." We may not ever see the big picture of how God is at work until we are face to face with Him some day. But we can trust that He is moving in our lives. As we follow and trust Him, He is using our circumstances to help us become more like Him. He is developing character within us and He is working in those situations in our life. 

I'm looking forward to the day when I can see clearly, both physically and spiritually. That will be the day when I will see how God was working through the different situations in my life and everything will come into crystal-clear focus. 

Comments

  1. AngelaNovember 13, 2025 at 5:40 AM

    Hoping all goes well for you - everyone I know who has had cataract treatment is thrilled with the outcome.
    Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face- and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of his glory and grace.

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