One of the things my maternal grandmother taught me was not to brag on myself. I remember her telling me over and over again, "Let others do your bragging for you." What she meant is that a good practice is not to draw attention to yourself but do things that others would take note of and compliment.
I want to take the time and brag on God. He is always working somewhere. I specifically want to brag on Him in three areas. These next three blogs will expound on each of these three areas. Sit back and get comfortable as you read how the Lord has intervened in my life.
Over two years ago I wrote about my eye troubles. I noticed the troublers when reading. I also made comments to Brenda about our living room being dark and needing more light as far back as Seminole. She thought the lighting was adequate. When I went to get an eye exam the diagnosis shocked me. I had diabetes and needed to be sent to a retinal specialist. The diabetes impacted my eyes. Blood vessels caused swelling in my eyes and if not treated would cause my retina to detach from my eyes. This could potentially lead to blindness in one or both eyes.
I have spent the last two years going to more doctor appointments than in my whole combined. My eye sight grew worse. I recall times of driving down the road and having a hard time seeing far enough in front to know if it was safe to pass another vehicle. Everything grew blurry far away. It became difficult to watch my kids play ball. I often could not make them out on the field or court especially without my glasses.
The lowest point came when I could not read my Bible in my lap one morning during my quiet time even with my glasses. I cried out to God for help. It scared me. Others prayed for me. I often struggled when preaching to see the scriptures. Brenda could always tell when I had trouble seeing the scriptures while preaching. I went to a bookstore and even bought a large print Bible. Though I prayed for healing I prepared for the worst.
Each time I went to visit the retina doctor I prayed repeatedly asking God to heal me. I often spoke of this healing with some of the nurses. Seeing the eye chart became more difficult and the healing did not come. The treatment for my eyes has not been pleasant but slowly my sight improved a little. I still needed my glasses but I rejoiced when I could once again read my Bible. Wearing the glasses never bothered me. I just wanted to see. With or without the glasses did not matter to me.
Two weeks ago I noticed a marked difference. More and more I found myself reading things without my glasses. I am not certain when it began. One day I simply noticed I could see better. I could read my Bible, books, a small print Bible, things on the computer, and while I drove with sharper focus and clarity without wearing glasses. It finally dawned on me that God had touched my eyes dramatically.
Two Wednesday nights ago I decided n to teach with my glasses in their case but determined I would try to teach without using them. I did. I will not tell you that reading the scriptures was smooth sailing. At times some words were not easy to make out but I could still see. I taught the whole study without wearing my glasses. I did the same thing Sunday morning much easier than on Wednesday night. It was the first time in two whole years I preached a Sunday morning sermon without wearing my glasses. This would have bene impossible just a month ago. Last night I taught again without using my glasses. Each time I took the glasses with me but left them on the pulpit in the case. I give all glory to God. He touched my eyes. He has performed something extraordinary.
Whether, He used the medicine administered by the doctor, or whether He simply touched my eyes and did a miracle healing, I can tell you I see better. As I write this I am not wearing my glasses again. This did not happen just a few months ago. The only time I have needed to wear my glasses in the past two weeks was at Tanner's football game last Friday night.
I know God has touched my eyes. I go back to the doctor in a couple of weeks. I fully expect him to notice a remarkable difference. Whether I need my glasses in the future or not, I brag on God because I know He has restored my eyesight. Whether He did it through medicine or a miracle, I testify I can see. God has healed my eyes. I know He has. Maybe I will need further treatments or maybe the doctor will say I cannot explain it but your eyes look better. I know God has touched my eyes without the doctor confirming it. All I can say now is I see better than I have in three or four years. Hallelujah! That is worth bragging on God.
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