The Lesson
Each time a speaker would start with scripture, I revisit the scripture verses and study it. This way I could understand what are the things I have to learn and feel again.
Sister Craig shared what we commonly learn about this scripture however she has opened her eyes with a new lesson to learn.
At first, I was trying to figure out and understand this talk's flow. Reading this line, "..you too can pray for the Lord to open your eyes to see things you would not normally see." remains in my mind for the entire day, and my eyes were opened. I was able to understand what it means.
Sister Craig's invitation leads me to a question. My question was, "What are these things that I can pray for the Lord to see the things I don't normally see.?"
Then the answers were Sister Craig explanations on the following;
- Seeing ourselves as God sees us
- Seeing others
- Seeing God's errand for me
She ended with comforting testimony.
The Study Guide
If I'm going to teach this talk for a Relief Society class, I would always like to start a question. It's always my introduction.
I will have to share the scripture and ask the students their thoughts and lesson learned. Then, I will quote Sister Craig's explanation and her wisdom.
Then, I will ask, What are these things that we can pray for the Lord to see the things I don't normally see.
I will discuss each thing;
- Seeing ourselves as God sees us
- Seeing others
- Seeing God's errand for me
I think it is better if I ask about their experiences with each of these things. And emphasized how they've opened their eyes and were able to see the things we don't normally see.
I will end the class by sharing my experience and leave my testimony because of that experience.
What I've Learned
I remembered one of my precious and heart-changing experiences where my eyes were opened.
I was at the temple ground with friends chatting together. We decided to have a group picture. There is this one sister that does not belong to our group at the side of the picture. Some call it a photobomber.
I was the one taking the picture for the group. Then I asked the sister to move a little away because she appears in the photo.
Apparently, one of my friends stood up. She went to me and asked, why did you not included her? Because we don't know her, I replied. Her response to me remains for many days and I pondered it. She told me, "it doesn't matter if she's not with the group however we can include her." I did not hesitate and immediately I asked that sister to join the group picture. She smiled.
Because of my selfishness at that time, my eyes were dimmed. I would only consider those that I know. If I were not told and did not see that gesture to include someone, my eyes would not be able to see that I have to change.
Seeing others as Jesus sees them deeply and seeing God's errand for me is something I have to pray for the Lord for myself. I like this message from Sister Craig;
Jesus Christ sees people deeply. He sees individuals, their needs, and who they can become. Where others saw fishermen, sinners, or publicans, Jesus saw disciples; where others saw a man possessed by devils, Jesus looked past the outward distress, acknowledged the man, and healed him.
Even in our busy lives, we can follow the example of Jesus and see individuals—their needs, their faith, their struggle, and who they can become.
Seeing another person deeply on how they feel and what they desire of their heart is challenging however I've learned to put my feet in their shoes and ask the Lord to feel how they feel so that I could extend help and love to them. And practicing not to be judgmental is an eye-opener.
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