Something I hadn’t expected from the eye surgery is its impact on light. The brilliance of light is so much brighter now. When I was young I could hardly stand the brightness of summer sun. I’d need to wear sunglasses to be out in it. Yesterday, I had this same experience. I was expecting to find my vision being clearer, that is true, but the brilliance of light is even more pronounced. Makes me think of total surrender to God’s Holy Spirit–when we are fully surrendered God’s brilliant Light shines so clearly!

As I began my devotional time this morning I was fighting some temptations–those voices in my head. I then realized I hadn’t started any worship music playing. As soon as I got that started the temptations left. My heart was fully focused on worship. It was a perfect reminder that allowing my spirit to be lifted by God’s Holy Spirit defeats any evil spirit that wants to have a moment of dominance. I love worship music. I know not everyone is wired this way, but whatever focuses you best, remember to use it as God’s Sword of the Spirit. Our surrender to His Spirit always wins our battles. We just need to surrender.