10/4/26

SIGHT


This post was written for Five Minute Friday
Word prompt--SIGHT
Five minutes to free-write about it
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2 Corinthians 5:7 was the first thought that popped into my mind: For we walk by faith, not by sight (BSB). Then I got distracted by this sight that caught my attention as I walked past the balcony door.  The sight of one last wildflower still blooming, while the trees across the way are starting to change into their colorful apparel--a sure sign that summer is transitioning into fall.

Back to the verse, though. We all have faith in something, but is it faith in what is true--or faith in something that is not? There was a time in my life when I had great faith that I was on the right path, but I was not. Fortunately, the Lord came to my rescue and did not leave me there. (If  you are interested, I blogged about it here.)

Or are we putting our faith in what is visible and predictable, which is not really faith at all, as our senses can deceive us, and things we experience can be misleading.

That is why the scriptures tell us to walk by faith (in God and the truth of His word), not by sight. To trust in Him and His promises no matter how things may be looking around us, or what our intellect has to say.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:5-6, BSB).
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8 comments:

  1. Linda's Relaxing Lair10/4/26, 10:07 PM

    What am amazing testimony. Thank you so much for sharing this inspiring message and experience.

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  2. Mari10/4/26, 11:31 PM

    Very interesting point, that I haven't thought about before - having faith in the right thing! Thanks for sharing this.

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  3. Chatty Crone10/5/26, 10:42 AM

    Faith - in things not seen. Sometimes it is hard - that is why we trust. And in the right thing!!

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  4. Ginny Hartzler10/5/26, 1:36 PM

    You have given me new perspective on this. And how can we have faith in something we can actually see? Faith means trusting and believing in the unseen.

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  5. photowannabe10/5/26, 1:38 PM

    Great thoughts today and good insight into what's true and to trust in the Lord even though we don't understand so much of the time.
    Sue

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  6. Carla from The River10/5/26, 2:08 PM

    Thank you, I always appreciate your insight.
    xo

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  7. Tampereen Mummu10/6/26, 5:43 AM

    Thank you for this word of the Bible. Emotions and thoughts fluctuate, but God's Word is as stable as a rock.

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  8. Anonymous10/6/26, 5:58 AM

    well written and thought provoking . visiting from FMf13

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