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Strangely Dim

Hey believers, I have some questions for you. Where are your eyes focused these days? What are the things that have your full, undivided attention? In what/whom do you place your identity? In this great old hymn, we get a reminder of what can happen when our eyes, and ultimately our full and undivided attention, are locked onto just one thing. That one thing being our Savior, Jesus Christ. Turn your eyes upon Jesus Look full in His wonderful face And the things of earth will grow strangely dim In the light of His glory and grace Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc Songwriters: Helen Howarth Lemmel I guess I am just a little extra intrigued by the idea of the things of earth growing strangely dim right now because of how determined so many of us seem to be on keeping them in laser focus. In fact, our earthly "missions" seem to be the total opposite of strangely dim. In many cases, they seem to be demanding almost idol-level time and attention from us ...