With Understanding

Ears to hear and eyes to see - both are gifts from the Lord.
Proverbs 20:12 NLT

Eyes and ears are key in gaining knowledge and processing input from the data around us. For those of us with eyes and ears that work properly, we tend to take them for granted. However, there is much more to them than just the initial sight or sound, there are multiple levels of both and I am not referring only to lumens or decibels. 

Have you ever heard someone say, "That really opened my eyes..."?  We know that actually means they were able to understand more fully.  It's the same principle when having a discussion with someone about actions that need to change and they reply, "I hear you..." You know they heard your voice before, but now they acknowledge they are listening more intently and with more understanding toward obedience. 

These are gifts from God. Seek them out and be grateful. 

Prayer:

Father,

           We pray that You will continue to open our spiritual eyes and ears so that we can understand You more clearly and walk in obedience to Your will for our lives. Please give us the knowledge and wisdom that comes with these gifts so that we can serve others for You. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen