Seeing with the Heart

Today’s message was written by my friend, Rev. Roger Kunkel, founder of Dial Hope.

I once read about a young man who was applying for a job as an usher in a large theater. In the interview, the manager asked him, “What would you do if the theater suddenly caught on fire?” “Oh Sir, you don’t have to worry about me,” said the young man, “I’m a survivor. I would be the first one out of here!” Obviously, that’s not the answer the manager was looking for!

When we are blinded by self-centeredness, we cannot see beyond our own noses. Our selfishness keeps us from seeing with our heart.  

Antoine de saint Exupery, in his classic book The Little Prince, put it like this: “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” When we stop seeing with our heart, we close our eyes to the needs of others. As long as there are people on this globe who are hurting or hungry or sick or illiterate, then we cannot – we must not look at the world with dry eyes. 

Friend of Dial Hope, let me ask you something: How is your vision right now? Can you see other people with your heart? Those of you who are physically blind lead the way with your compassionate hearts, sharing the light and presence of Christ.

Prayer: Loving God, when we are bent over by the weight of our selfishness, you invite us to take your yoke upon us – the one that is easy and light. O Lord, save us from ourselves! Forgive our grumbling and resistance and show us again how the wings of faith can lift us to heaven and to the heart of God. This is the day you have made and we will rejoice and be glad in it. Amen.