#wasblindbutnowisee

[jeritaylorswade]

One of the most powerful and recognized songs for Christians around the world has the words “I once was lost, but now I’m found, was blind and now I see.“ The hymn “Amazing Grace” was written by John Newton in 1779. This song is a message of forgiveness and redemption and regardless of the sins people have committed that their soul can be delivered from despair through the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ. We all are sinners. We are blind. The Bible even talks about having scales on our eyes (figuratively), but once we receive Christ into our hearts as our Savior, those scales drop off and we see the truth for what it really is, not only of ourselves, our sins but also of the world. My prayer always is that God opens my eyes to the truth of everything that’s going on around me and that I will not be deceived by being emotionally, vocationally, religiously, environmentally, or through my ego & stubbornness, invested in something so heavily that even if it’s not true, even if it is evil, even if it is leading me down a path to destruction, I would not believe it because I choose to stay blind and not ask my Lord and Savior to open my eyes to the truth. The Pharisees were stubborn in Jesus day. They had HIM right in front of them performing miracles and they would not believe. One of the apostles that traveled with Jesus throughout his ministry, by the name of Thomas, has the stigma of being called “Doubting Thomas”. Why? Because he refused to believe unless he saw it in person, with his own eyes. This is where Faith comes in. Usually It starts with asking a question… God are you real? If you’re real show me! Lord I need you! I have failed and I’m continuing to fail and I know it. Even when I plan on doing the right thing, a lot of times I don’t. I feel that I have a hole in my heart that nothing can fill…Please help me to see you. Please help me to believe that you are there, that you care for me, that you love me, and that you will help me see the truth through your eyes. I don’t wanna be blind anymore, I want to see! I want to see you for who you really are. I don’t want to be lost anymore, I want to be found by you! Fill me and give me your grace, forgive me and let this be the hour that I can say “I first believed”! I prayed this years and years ago now, and my prayer for you is the same. Do it now, as you (we) never know the last day we have on this earth. Where are you choose to end up for eternity is one breath away, and one prayer away.

Jeri Taylor-Swade

March 3, 2022

[artiebujanos]

You are free indeed! Let Go...Let God! #freeindeed #youarefree #freedom #letgo #letgod #letgoletgod #rejoice #amazinggrace #howsweetthesound #thatsavedawretchlikeme #ioncewaslost #butnowimfound #wasblindbutnowisee #grace https://www.instagram.com/p/CStrTHtrAjn/?utm_medium=tumblr

[lemonlimes-stuff]

That moment when you and your best guy friend decide to go for it and he finally shows you how you are in his eyes...

[helloartofwonder]

ANG NATAGPUANG TUPA

Simula pagkabata, lingid na sa kaalaman ko na may Panginoong Diyos na dapat sambahin. Kilala ko ang Ama, Anak, at Espiritu Santo, sapagkat lagi ko silang nababanggit sa tuwing ako ay nag-aantanda. Nakikita ko rin ang mga rebulto ng iba’t ibang santo at ang larawan ni Hesukristo sa krus ng kalbaryo sa mga simbahan na aking pinupuntahan. Alam ko rin na binuwis ni Hesus ang sariling buhay para sa aking mga kasalanan, sa kasalanan ng sanlibutan. Ngunit hanggang doon na nga lang ba matatapos ang pagkakakilala ko sa totoong Diyos?

Lumaki ako sa pamilya na may matinding paniniwala at pananampalataya sa  pagiging Katoliko, kaya naman ito na ang relihiyong kinagisnan ko. Batid ko na lagi silang sumisimba at ang ilan pa nga sa kanila ay mga aktibong miyembro ng simbahan. Ang dalawa kong kapatid ay isang mang-aawit at tagatugtog naman ang isa. Kaya bata pa lang, madalas na akong napapasama sa mga gawain sa simbahan. Ngunit, tila nagbago ang lahat nang ako ay lumaki. Napansin ko na lumilipas ang araw ng Linggo na hindi ako nakakapagsimba. Ginugol ko ang oras para sa sarili, pamilya, kaibigan, at pag-aaral. Masaya naman akong namuhay noon sapagkat nagagawa ko ang lahat ng gusto ko, ngunit, hindi ko akalain na may mas sasaya pa pala sa pakiramadam na iyon. Hanggang sa dumating sa punto ng aking buhay na hinanap ko ang sarili, ang halaga ko sa mundong ito, sapagkat alam kong may kulang sa akin at hindi ko maintindihan kung ano iyon. Mahirap pala talagang kwestiyunin ang sarili.

Isang araw, inanyayahan ako ng isang matalik na kaibigan na dumalo sa kanilang bible study na ginaganap tuwing Martes ng hapon. Noong una, nag-alinlangan pa ako kung sasama ba o hindi sapagkat ibang relihiyon ‘yun, pero sa huli ay hinayaan ko ang aking sarili na makapakinig ng mga salita ng Diyos. Malungkot mang isipin, gumawa ako ng malaking bakod sa aking puso at sinarado ang isipan sa mga aral na kanilang ipinapahayag. Hanggang sa lumipas ang ilang buwan, napansin ko mismo ang mga pagbabagong naganap sa aking buhay magmula nang ako ay napalapit kay Kristo at nabahagian ng Kanyang mga salita. Hindi ko sukat akalain na ako ay magiging isang aktibong kristiyano pala at makikita mismo ang kabutihan at pagkilos ng Panginoon sa aking buhay.

Kung iisipin ang mga pagkakamali na aking nagawa noon, makikita na binalewala ko ang Panginoon. Kaya naman napagtanto ko na ang pamumuhay na walang Panginoon ang maituturing kong pinakamalungkot na pangyayari na mararanasan sa buhay ng isang tao. Pero, naniniwala pa rin ako na ang lahat ng tao katulad ko ay may pag-asa na makakilala at maligtas kung tatalikdan lamang ang kanilang mga kasalanan. Maihahalintulad ko rin ang aking sarili sa nawawalang tupa sa talinhaga ng Panginoong Hesus sa Lukas 15. Nakasaad dito na kung mayroong 100 tupa at ang isa ay nawala, handang iwanan ng nagpapastol ang 99 para hanapin ang isang naliligaw. Sapagkat sinasabi rito na higit na magsasaya at magdiriwang ang kalangitan kapag ang isang makasalanan ay natagpuan at tinalukuran ang kanyang mga kasalanan kaysa sa 99 na matutuwid at hindi na nangangailangang magsisi pa.

Sa ngayon, malinaw at naiintindihan kong mabuti ang ginawang pagpapakasakit ni Hesus sa krus. Sapagkat gayon na nga lamang ang pag-ibig ng Ama kaya’t ibinigay Niya ang kanyang bugtong na Anak para sa kapatawaran ng kasalanan ng sanlibutan. Anong pag-ibig pa kaya ang makahihigit dito? Wala na Napakabuti ng Panginoon dahil kalooban Niya na ang lahat ng tao ay maligtas, ngunit ang tao nga lang mismo ang gumagawa ng paraan para lumayo sa Diyos. Nunawaan ko rin na totoo ngang sa panahon na ang tao ay hindi tapat sa Kanya, nanatili pa rin Siyang tapat.

Kung dati ay namumuhay ako para sa sariling kalooban, ngayon ay kalooban na ng Panginoon ang aking nilalakaran. Hanggang ngayon, patuloy ko pa ring nasasaksihan at nararanasan ang Kanyang kabutihan at kadakilaan sa aking buhay. Sa Kanya ko rin natagpuan ang tunay kong halaga, Siya ang bumuo sa akin. Dahil sa Kanyang habag at awa, ako ay naligtas at hindi man karapaat-dapat ngunit pinaging dapat Niya.

 Credits to google for the pics

[theplightofman]

Dr. Patricia Bath is a woman of many firsts. She was the first African American to complete a residency in ophthalmology, the first female faculty member in the Department of Ophthalmology at UCLA, helped establish eyesight as a basic human right and in 1988, the Harlem native became the first African American female doctor to patent a medical invention. . . Harnessing laser technology, the device created a less painful, more precise treatment of cataracts. Prior to this invention doctors would use a grinding drill-like device to remove cataract lenses. Yes, a drill. in your eye. . . With the help of this and some of her other patents, Bath was able to restore sight to people who had been blind for over 30 years. Correcting cataracts for the '99 and the 2000. ——————————————— #BHM #BlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistory365 #BlackExcellence365 #Cataracts #Eyes #PatriciaBath #laser #WasBlindButNowISee #femaleinventors #history #MotivationMonday #ForTheCulture #BlackCulture #inventors #inventions #February #GrowingUpBlack #GrUB #KeepEating (at Harlem) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btd7J4Sg8Sh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=emte46nbnz8e

[blackstonerollin]

#10yearchallenge #wasblindbutnowisee #balance https://www.instagram.com/p/Bso3H_KhlN61wLAhQ3x2nEncA32aAHvuAQT1ew0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xv3ns5e4lpiz

[antiracistclass]

“I don’t want anything to change!”

I must admit that I’ve been incredibly naive, and perhaps even allowed my hopelessly optimistic outlook to get the best of me. I genuinely thought that if more people understood the prejudice, discrimination and systemic issues that the Black community faces regularly, then they would be on board with helping to end this race war once and for All. I thought that people just needed information and details to understand that our paths are not parallel. I thought that there was a misunderstanding that simply required communication in order for logic and reasoning to prevail. But I was, I am, wrong.

Although many white people were missing information surrounding Black experiences in America, having that information for some has only caused them to double down on their denial that racism even exists. It’s ironic that those who hold racist beliefs, are many of the people denying the existence of racism today. I have learned that many people, when asked about making changes for racial equality, don’t want anything to change. They are angered, and even enraged at merely broaching the topic. They see no reason to make changes to end police brutality, they see no reason to make changes to end disenfranchisement, improve housing, healthcare or educational opportunities and quality, nor do they see any reason to make changes to ensure that whites who murder black people are punished. This apathy, this indignant disregard saddens me and frightens me all the same. How can this be? The America I love is full of hope and possibility. It’s the land “for the people by the people”.

So despite those who insist on the status quo also known as maintaining racism, we must band together and continue to forge our way with renewed vigor, “For Liberty and Justice for All”.

[jimps274-blog]

One thing I know...I once was blind but now I see... O God may so many more come to know their blindness so that they too may see!!! John 9:25,29 #wasblindbutnowisee https://www.instagram.com/p/BqckQ88Bz3i/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xsl7le4pg0li

[the-republic-of-david]

I got my first pair of glasses! I knew I needed it, I didn't realize quite how very much I needed it. I've been enjoying my new vision all day. Thanks to an old friend for helping get them (can't tag you, I hope you see this). Then @no.yarn.strings.attached and I went to my Alma Mater to see The Little Mermaid. What a show! And of course, I visited the bass I used throughout high school, as I do with each visit to R.L. Turner. Go Lions! You nailed it! #thelittlemermaid #musical #glasses #wasblindbutnowisee #nostalgia #bass #almamater

[snailison910]

So these are my new glasses, I've waited a long time for them. They told me taking better care of myself would help my eyes heal some but never did I think in one year the vision in my right eye would go from 20/200 with glasses to 20/80 without them and 20/40 with! Switching to the pump has drastically changed mine and my family's life everyday I am thankful for the ACA/NYS marketplace and what having affordable health costs have done for us! Thank you to family, friends and @medtronicdiabetes for supporting me along the way #lovinlife #family #typeonediabetes #t1d #t1dlife #typenone #typenone #pumper #insulinpump #wasblindbutnowisee #insulindependent #minimed530g #cgm #doc #diabadass #smiles4days

[0hannahmilburn0]

Horror day today . . #witch #apple #Rose #eye #sketch #doodling #forest #leaves #creepy #wasblindbutnowIsee

[msnikkilee]

Loving my new glasses! Had to get them fixed twice because the prescription wasn't right but, finally, I have them ❤#glasses #wasblindbutnowisee #feelinggorgeous (at Apple Valley, California)

[phungthaihy]

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[specialdark79]

#AMAZINGGRACEHOWSWEETTHESOUND #THATSAVEDAWRETCHLIKEME #IONCEWASLOSTBUTNOWIMFOUND #WASBLINDBUTNOWISEE #THROUGHMANYDANGERSTOILSANDSNARES #IHAVEALREADYCOME #TWASGRACETHATBROUGHTMESAFETHUSFAR #ANDGRACEWILLLEADMEHOME #WHENWEVEBEENTHERETENTHOUSANDYEARS #BRIGHT #SHININGASTHESUN #WEVENOLESSDAYSTOSINGGODSPRAISE #THANWHENWRFIRSTBEGUN