Give Me That Second Touch

 Jesus' two-part healing of the blind man:  first he saw men who looked like trees walking.  He had blurred vision.  i have and still have at times blurred vision when it comes to understanding my Lord and His Word.  If i cannot see a man with a dirty face, how can i wash his face?  If i can't see a tear in her eye, how could i bring comfort to her broken heart.  i am in need of that Second Touch, so that i can see everything clearly.  If all i see is a blurry vision, how can i see people who are in need passing by?  People who feel betrayed and people who are addicted.  i, too, have been among them.

God knows every one of us no matter what our circumstances are.  Right now, i've got the only true friend i'll need right now.  i need and have always needed Jesus.  i needed Him back in high school; other than the band and school musicals and plays, i was pretty much alone, willing to confine myself to my room after school doing my homework and then staying home watching television.  No dates.  No drinking with schoolmates who had cars.  i was a square in a square.  i was in need of His Second Touch, even though i did some lay reading at the Episcopal church.  i was introduced to a couple of fantastic ministers back then, too. 

There was great music back then in the 70s.  It was a great decade for me to grow up in.  Perhaps at this point in life it's too long ago to actually remember everything i ever did that got me out of the house.  i can't forget going to hockey games on a school night with Dad or with some buddies with whom i played pond league hockey.  God can call by name each and every one of them, though i may have forgotten some.  He remembers all my activities, even though i can't.  How long have i existed seeing others as trees walking around?  Do i  still do it sometimes?  Lord Jesus, help me see others through Your eyes.  Give me that Second Touch.