seeing clearly

[This photo is from the front parking lot at church. I got the blurry effect by doing a double exposure.]

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Last night, I discussed music with a friend. He spoke of a man with remarkable talent. That guy could listen to a song, and be able to crisply identify the parts that the singers are doing in harmony. That has always been somewhat of a mystery to me. My wife does a nice job blending harmony, but I can't see those parts clearly enough, nor can I reach all the notes the way I would like to. But boy, you get me alone in a car with the windows rolled up, and a Billy Joel song on the radio, and look out! It doesn't matter that I'm fuzzy in this sphere of talent; I love to belt out my blurry tones regardless!

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Speaking of perspicuity (clarity), there was one area where this came to me in a remarkable way. Reading the Bible used to be about as interesting as going through owners manuals and warranty papers. When the Lord drew me into a right relationship with Him, that is one of the first changes I saw in my life. Studying Scripture was more like reading an interesting letter from a friend, and so much clearer than ever before. That has nothing to do with any talent on my part, but rather the work of the Holy Spirit.

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As for owners manuals and warranty papers, they're still dull and murky.