What These Eyes Have Seen
Today, as I sit here looking at this computer screen, I am reminded, in the depth of my spirit-man, just what I have seen. My eyes have witnessed many evil and horrific things in life. Most of these should never have been seen by any human being. I could list some of them, but, what good would that do? I already wrestle with these thoughts that have been created by the entrance of horrible sites, which often times engulf my memories. Most of all I just want to say through words, that what I have accomplished through the grace of God and His mercy in my life has brought some understanding to the horrific sites these eyes have seen. I spend my life now desiring to help and serve people who live incorrigible lives of sin and pain. Hoping, yes, deeply hoping that some how I may bring that grace to them so they also may find some solace and understanding to the inner pain brought by witnessing sites of the dark soul.
Memories are really overlooked in the scheme of life’s travels. If one could just abort a memory then this could bring comfort and effectual balance to the crimes of society. However, they cannot, so His mercies endure throughout our known existence, then implodes into eternity.
These eyes, to my sou,l still witness sites that would impair most but I have been strengthened by His promises and guarding Word. His presence protects me from the soul’s darkness reaching into my heart and stealing the victory that Calvary has brought. Each week I look into eyes of hundreds of hurting desperate people who stare back at me. Their eyes empty, without hope, desiring an embrace of love or a word of encouragement. Stories could be written of their experiences of the darkness of their soul. My deepest desire is only this, that I can bring hope to their heart and close off the darkness of the soul by the light of Christ’s love.
I understand them, because I have been there, with that same look of emptiness. Then I met the eyes of Christ, those eyes penetrated my soul and have brought me to this moment. The moment of victory, daily embraced, and continuously praising Him for gazing into my dark soul!
Best
Dennis