Fog

I love the fog. I love the way it blankets everything in haze. I like the way it makes rays of light appear as streetlamps strain to put forth their glow. I am amazed at how it seems to dampen sound, make everything feel peaceful and make you feel as if you are all alone even when surrounded by busyness. The world looks different through the fog.

Unfortunately, a lot of times I let my spiritual life be hampered by fog. The thing about fog is that it impairs our vision. And in the spiritual realm, that is not good. Spiritual fog clouds our sight - it keeps us from seeing things the way they really are. It makes situations hazy. It can even keep us from hearing God's voice unimpeded. You feel isolated, alone, cold.

There are many things that can cause spiritual fog to cloud a situation - sin, perception, anger, depression, just to name a few. But there is only one thing that can clear it. God. As it says in Isaiah 42, God opens eyes that are blind. He can help us see things clearly. He can give us an entirely different perspective. He can give us hope. All we have to do is ask.

If you are struggling today, if you have some troubles you are facing, I would encourage you to pray with the words of the song "Open the Eyes of my Heart, Lord."