Blinders. When we think about them, we know they can have positive or negative connotations depending on who’s wearing them. When they are put on horses, they are used for a positive purpose. They protect horses from what is going on around them. It can keep them from getting spooked or injured by loud noises or lots of commotion. If they wear them when they are running in a race, they will not be distracted by other horses and can keep their eyes on the track ahead of them.
But when we think about a person with blinders on, we usually think of them in the negative. “Oh, that guy walks around with blinders on and he has no idea what is happening around him.” We think that his blinders insulate him from what is going on in the world. And you know what? You’re right, they do.
This past week, there has been a lot going on around me; personally, politically, nationally, and internationally. On Sunday evening, I felt the Lord impressing on me to put blinders on and just keep my eyes on Him. Yes, I am aware of what is happening around me but by keeping the blinders on, I can focus on Him and not the problems. I can pray about things and not get into the weeds emotionally. I don’t know about you, but when I look around a lot is going on that I could be distracted by.
The word says, “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3 As I have kept my eyes on the Lord, I have not gone up and down emotionally and been distracted by events happening around me. It’s Friday evening and I could be exhausted mentally and emotionally but I am not. I know that I am not in control of events taking place in the world. I am only in control of my reaction to them. More and more, we may need to keep blinders on in order to live a life filled with the peace of God.
Let’s face it. The world is a mess, and there is not much we can do about most of it. We can however, pray. It seems like a small thing, but it can make a big difference as we see events unfolding around us. Blinders…they used to be such a negative thing when it came to people, but they may be just what we need to not only survive but to thrive with a supernatural peace in the chaotic world we live in.
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Valerie Cullers 
Lovely post.
Not blinders as much as recollection, trust, and resting in the Unum Necessarium; Mary listens attentively at the feet of Jesus while Martha scrambles impossibly to try and stay ahead of these confusing and troubling times.
To recollect oneself in order to keep and grow in the peace, joy, and love the Father, Son, and Spirit want to pour into your beautiful soul is not willful blindness, but wisdom.
from Psalm 63:
My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
O God, you are my God whom I seek;
for you my flesh pines and my soul thirsts
like the earth, parched, lifeless and without water.
Thus have I gazed toward you in the sanctuary
to see your power and your glory,
For your kindness is a greater good than life;
my lips shall glorify you.
Thus will I bless you while I live;
lifting up my hands, I will call upon your name.
As with the riches of a banquet shall my soul be satisfied
God bless all here.
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Thank you so much for your insight. Your comment went into my spam folder…which I rarely check! Sorry!
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Lovely post.
Not blinders as much as recollection, trust, and resting in the Unum Necessarium; Mary listens attentively at the feet of Jesus while Martha scrambles impossibly to try and stay ahead of these confusing and troubling times.
To recollect oneself in order to keep and grow in the peace, joy, and love the Father, Son, and Spirit want to pour into your beautiful soul is not willful blindness, but wisdom.
from Psalm 63:
My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.O God, you are my God whom I seek;for you my flesh pines and my soul thirstslike the earth, parched, lifeless and without water.Thus have I gazed toward you in the sanctuaryto see your power and your glory,For your kindness is a greater good than life;my lips shall glorify you.Thus will I bless you while I live;lifting up my hands, I will call upon your name.As with the riches of a banquet shall my soul be satisfied
God bless all here.
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Thank you for this insight! I often “unplug” from things, but I never really thought about it as putting on blinders and looking only at my Lord!
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Thank you for your insights…we all surely need to unplug too. I fast from social media at times also!
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Putting on those blinders and taking captive every thought!
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I did a post on blinders too, and here is the link to share, because we NEED to focus on the good!
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So love your post…will definitely share later in the week!
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You are so good to me!
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Great analogy!
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Thanks! Hope you are doing well!
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