Time to move forward (1)

Happy new year! Time to move forward! When we learn to drive, we're not really moving forward safely until we've checked for an 'unseen' vehicle coming right alongside us the next lane. This space is called a blind spot.

We all have 'blind spots': spaces in our lives that are 'unseen' to us; unhealthy or unhelpful ways we behave or respond that we're not aware of; a bias we're unaware of that trips us up or stops us gaining ground in our lives. These parts are called 'blind spots' because we are blind to them. We tend to look out for what's best for us. We prefer to listen to people who think like us and agree with us, and this makes us less able to see clearly. Others can usually see our blind spots, and God definitely does!

The Holy Spirit knows us best. Here's what the psalmist said, 'How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don't let them control me...May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you' (Psalm 19:12-14 NLT). And he said, 'Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life' (Psalm 139:24 NLT). The psalmist knew he had a blind spot, and he asked God to help him see it.



So what now? As this year starts, ask God to reveal and deal with your blind spots. To give you his eyes to move into healing and victory. It's time for you to move forward well.





— SCRIPTURE —

'Cleanse me from these hidden faults.' Psalm 19:12 NLT
— SOULFOOD —