Seeing God in Those Eyes

I see so much when I gaze into those deep, brown eyes. I see dreams. I see joy. I see happiness. I see hope. I see love. I see a child. And I know she takes that as the compliment it is. My spirit is running wild, and I so much want it to be free. I hold her hand in mine and run. Not to any where in particular, just to run. To feel the air in our lungs, to leap over the puddles, to feel that exhilaration that is life. I feel so free and open. The world is before me, and I’m ready to challenge it. I may only be one small voice, but I will be heard. It’s sprinkling outside, and we’re getting wet. But it doesn’t matter. We stand on the landing, under the lights, holding each other close. Her sweet breath warms my face as our lips touch. This moment could last forever. This morning seems so faraway. Just how can people float through life in such a drunken stupor when it’s so much more? Did you accomplish anything in that distance? Or are you content in letting life be less? I look into those eyes, and I know that life is more. I know I didn’t evolve from the film growing on the top of the puddle I just stepped in. I know God is there, and I know he loves us. He loves us unbelievably. I can look into those eyes and know that he is. Can you feel it? Don’t you see? Open your eyes like a little child. See the love. Hear the joy. Feel the hope. Open your eyes and be free.

“And he said, ‘I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.'” Matthew 18:3-4 NIV

“But Jesus called the children to him and said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.'” Luke 18:16-17 NIV

“‘What do you want me to do for you?’ ‘Lord, I want to see.'” Luke 18:41 NIV

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