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Show Me What I’m Looking For

May 7, 2010 By Jen 7 Comments

“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.”
― C.S. Lewis

We may not consider ourselves physically blind, but with all the distractions around us, we sometimes miss what we’re most meant to see.

How could that be possible? Well, it’s easy. See if you can count how many times the white team passes the ball in this 60-second video.

The video first asked us to count the number of passes, but then it asked if we saw the bear. This brings about a question: How do we always know what we’re looking for?

We want to live good lives, and maybe we feel called to do something big, something purposeful… but the “something” isn’t always clear. The “someone” isn’t always clear. The “how” isn’t always clear.

We can pray about it and ask God for help. The prayer can be as short as this one line: Please God, show me what I’m looking for.

What are You Looking For?

Even with 20/20 vision, we can suffer from blindness. Our walk with God takes time — a lifetime. We can think up plans, set goals and make decisions, but without staying open to God’s guidance, without asking what God wants for our lives, we could end up walking in circles, repeating patterns and getting lost. Let’s stay flexible and practice patience as He unravels the truth. Let’s have the courage to put aside what we want and ask God what He wants.

Jesus heals the blind. When you ask to see, believe that the work is already underway. Like Mark 8:23-25 tells us:

So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him if he saw anything. And he looked up and said, “I see men like trees, walking.” Then He put His hands on his eyes again and made him look up. And he was restored and saw everyone clearly.

Have you ever listened to that song “Show Me What I’m Looking For,” by Carolina Liar? Here are the lyrics. Wow, if these don’t sum it up…

Wait, I’m wrong
Should have done better than this
Please, I’ll be strong
I’m finding it hard to resist
So show me what I’m looking for

CHORUS
Save me, I’m lost
Oh Lord, I’ve been waiting for you
I’ll pay any cost
Save me from being confused
Show me what I’m looking for
Show me what I’m looking for…oh Lord

Don’t let go
I’ve wanted this far too long
Mistakes become regrets
I’ve learned to love abuse
Please show me what I’m looking for

CHORUS
Save me, I’m lost
Oh Lord, I’ve been waiting for you
I’ll pay any cost
Save me from being confused
Show me what I’m looking for
Show me what I’m looking for…oh Lord

Amen!

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Comments

  1. carmenvaldezshoaf says

    May 7, 2010 at 9:01 am

    i could not wait to get to my computer this morning i love this song .my 3 year old daughter charlee rebecca and i are giong to memorize it.she loves singing for jesus.AMEN

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  2. Tricia says

    May 7, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    Wonderful post, and so true! I did see the bear, but only after he was about halfway across… what did I miss in that first second or two when I didn’t see him? We’ve got to be constantly alert to what God is doing in our lives… missing those precious first seconds can mean everything!

    in Him,
    Tricia

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  3. Misty Blair says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:01 pm

    Hi Jen I am Misty Dave’s cousin. Your writings have opened up my eyes and have made me think. You are doing a wonderful job here. Thank you for sharing your writings. I am so glad that you and Dave have one another. I look forward to meeting you. Welcome to the family. I look forward to reading more. Love you.

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  4. Jennifer Johns says

    May 8, 2010 at 8:33 am

    Carmen — I love this song too. Charlee is such a pretty name for a girl … Can’t wait to hear her sing 🙂 We love reading about you and the fam.

    Thanks, Tricia. Agreed– and sometime it’s hard to know what the seconds me miss (or see) mean. Cultivating a sense of spiritual awareness takes time.

    Hi Misty… It’s so nice to hear from you, and thanks for your kind words! I can’t wait until we all finally meet in person. Love you.

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  5. Denny Kojiro says

    August 24, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    Wow… this song really in full concept…. simply…warm….easy listening… but in strong messages….keep on fire bro… God Bless You All !! ^_^

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  6. Norma Jean Hernandez says

    June 18, 2018 at 10:53 am

    This is on point for me. I feel so afraid sometimes to see spirituality as if I won’t be able to handle it. God is good thou. His perfect love will cast out all fear. God bless us them you. ☺

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