Lord, Wilt Thou Cause That My Eyes May Be Opened
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What does it mean to look beyond what we see?
- How can we develop the ability to see others through the eyes of the Savior?
- What role do spiritual alarms play in our lives?
- How can focusing on Jesus Christ help us to see larger possibilities?
- What lessons can we learn from the story of the young elder who struggled with reading?
Topics
Look Beyond What You See
Elder Zwick emphasizes the importance of looking beyond our immediate perceptions and understanding others through the eyes of the Savior. He shares personal experiences and scriptural examples to illustrate how this broader perspective can lead to greater compassion and understanding.
To look beyond what we see, we must look at others through the eyes of our Savior.
We must look past the easy assumptions and stereotypes and widen the tiny lens of our own experience.
- What does it mean to look beyond what we see?
- How did Elder Zwick's experience with the young elder illustrate this principle?
- How can you apply the principle of looking beyond what you see in your daily interactions?
- Can you recall a time when you were able to see someone more clearly by looking beyond initial impressions?
Heed Spiritual Alarms
Elder Zwick discusses the importance of paying attention to spiritual alarms that warn us when we are straying from a Christ-centered perspective. He shares examples of individuals who experienced these alarms and made course corrections that led to greater spiritual insight and harmony.
As members of the Church, we have been gifted personal spiritual alarms that warn us when we are looking with only mortal eyes away from salvation.
When we have Jesus Christ at the center of our lives, He will cause that our eyes may be opened to larger possibilities than we alone can comprehend.
- What are spiritual alarms and how do they function in our lives?
- How did the story of the sister who deleted her negative notes illustrate the concept of spiritual alarms?
- What spiritual alarms have you experienced in your life?
- How can you ensure that you are attentive to these alarms and make necessary course corrections?
Focus on Jesus Christ
Elder Zwick underscores the importance of having Jesus Christ at the center of our lives. He shares the story of Beau Richey, whose daily reminder to focus on Christ provided comfort and perspective to his grieving family. This focus helps us to see beyond immediate challenges and recognize eternal truths.
Remember to put Jesus Christ at the center of your life today.
When we have Jesus Christ at the center of our lives, He will cause that our eyes may be opened to larger possibilities than we alone can comprehend.
- Why is it important to have Jesus Christ at the center of our lives?
- How did Beau Richey's daily reminder impact his family after his passing?
- What steps can you take to ensure that Jesus Christ is at the center of your life?
- How has focusing on Christ helped you to see beyond immediate challenges and recognize eternal truths?
Recognize the Divine Within Others
Elder Zwick encourages us to see the divine potential in others, regardless of their circumstances or backgrounds. He emphasizes that truly loving others requires accepting their best efforts and focusing on their divine nature, rather than their limitations.
Truly loving others requires the ongoing practice of accepting the best efforts of people whose life experiences and limitations we may never fully know.
Looking beyond what we can see requires conscious focus on the Savior.
- How can we recognize the divine potential in others?
- What does it mean to accept the best efforts of others?
- Can you think of someone in your life who you need to see with more divine potential?
- How can you better accept and love others, despite their limitations?
Open Our Eyes to Divine Truth
Elder Zwick explains that opening our eyes to divine truth prepares us to be healed of mortal shortsightedness. He shares examples from scripture and personal experiences to illustrate how the Savior opens our eyes to greater understanding and spiritual insight.
Our Savior frequently opened eyes of the physically and spiritually blind.
Opening our eyes to divine truth, literally and figuratively, prepares us to be healed of mortal shortsightedness.
- What does it mean to open our eyes to divine truth?
- How did the story of Elisha and his manservant illustrate this principle?
- How can you seek to open your eyes to divine truth in your life?
- What experiences have you had where your eyes were opened to greater understanding and spiritual insight?
