For the last six weeks, I’ve been one of six participants in a Leadership Huddle led by John Chandler of the The Spence Network. We’ve been processing life through the lens of “life shapes,” and based on the life of Jesus. The whole idea comes from the guys at 3D Ministries, out of Pawley’s Island, SC. (Watch the video at the 3D Ministries link above to learn more about the movement of God in the UK and beyond.)

Today in our conversation, John talked about being aware of the people that God brings into our midst and he said something that struck me,

“It’s like developing eye muscles.”

Too often, we see only what we’re looking for (like the basketball pass video), rather than seeing all that is happening in our very midst. Which, of course, has me thinking.

Am I aware of all that even part of what God is doing around me? And if not, what can I do to develop my spiritual eye muscles, so that I’m ready to respond when He presents me with opportunities?

Today, I’m praying that God will open our eyes to the things He has in store. Kind of reminds me of the verse,

“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind can conceive what God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9

What are you doing to develop your eye muscles? Spiritual or literal?