Blind But Now I See

“When I feel scared, vulnerable, uncertain, or lacking hope, I remember to turn to God for help. His light never fails to fill me with reassurance, peace, and hope.”

When I was in college, I filled my summers with working multiple jobs as I saved money to attend the next year of school. One summer I was particularly busy as I worked two full-time jobs and a part-time job all while training for a half marathon. On a hot June day that year I woke up early and attended a bootcamp group workout class at the local YMCA. I pushed myself to the limit and felt invigorated and satisfied after the 90-minute class concluded. 

As I parked my car in my driveway and prepared to head inside to freshen up for work, I noticed that the edges of my vision started to darken. I grew more alarmed with each step to my front door as all light eventually faded from view and I could no longer see anything. Everything was completely dark. I called for help as I entered my house and explained that I lost my vision. My sister led me to the couch to lie down. It felt strange to go from having perfect sight to no sight within minutes. 

Though it was bright outside, I couldn’t detect the light for myself. I felt scared, vulnerable and uncertain. 

My father and a neighbor offered me a special prayer for recovery. Within minutes of ending the prayer, my sight was fully restored. This crucial change occurred as we turned to God for help. 

After being blind for over an hour, the light around me was beautiful to behold. I realized consciously for the first time how reassuring, helpful and magnificent it is to be able to perceive light, and that a majority of my experience with the world is through my sense of vision. 

Mackenzie Gregerson, Taking in the View

Since then, I have often pondered on this experience as a metaphor for spiritual light. When I feel scared, vulnerable, uncertain or lacking hope, I remember to turn to God for help. His light never fails to fill me with reassurance, peace and hope.