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Happy autumn, Friends!
I can’t believe our summer has passed! I’ll let you in on a little secret; I have been counting down the days! Why, you may ask? Well, God has been at work with so many blessings and prayers that have been answered for me. Many of you have been on this journey with me ever since I started writing for the paper, and some of you have been on this journey for a long time. I want to let you know your prayers have been answered!
God has given me the opportunity to see 20/20. My eye-specialist said I would be a great candidate for these new, revolutionary eyeglasses that have been taking the legally-blind community by storm. I recently had a demonstration of these amazing eSight glasses, and I was amazed and shocked at the same time. With these glasses, I could see my parent’s facial expressions for the first time as I watched, from across the room, a tear roll down my mother’s face.
I could actually read an eye chart, whereas before I could barely see the blurred shadow of the big A on the top of the chart. This experience was so emotional for me and my family. I never knew how beautiful my parents were — Dad with his jet black hair, touched with gray at his temple, and mom with hazel green, tear-filled eyes and a beautiful smile. It’s not a wonder this “new” eSight technology cost $10,000 or more. A family friend heard about the finical burden of how much these glasses cost and surprised me with a GoFundMe page, which I will reference at the end of this article.
I’m so in awe of what God is doing in my life! I’m here to tell you if you have been praying for something for a long time and you feel like God isn’t hearing you, keep praying. I know it might seem as though nothing is happening, but that’s when he is working behind the scenes for you. Here are a few strategies that have helped me in my prayer life. First, write your prayers down in a journal.
I have found this gets my thoughts together and is very therapeutic. Another way is to start or join a prayer circle. A prayer circle is something you claim or take authority over.
For me, it’s gathering with friends and family and just paying attention and listening and appreciating all the goodness all around us and giving thanks and gratitude for the life we are living. I know if I have something going on in my life, whether it’s major or minor, I can go to my prayer warriors and they will be on call to walk through whatever I need prayer for and whatever I need to show appreciation for.
I know for a fact your prayer and good vibes will be answered. Just remind yourself of all the prayers already answered in your own life. There is a little statement my friend, Sweet Ashley, would say: “Just keep praying, just keep praying, just keep praying.”
So, as I close I want to let you know you, my sweet readers, have the power to change lives one prayer at a time. With all of your help my prayers have been answered. If you want to check out my GoFundMe page, it is www.gofundme.com/britny-deserves-to-see-please-help. There you will find my story, pictures and videos of my trying on these glasses. I’m so excited about the new season God has given us.
Until next month, sweet friends!
Britny Belskis has earned an associate degree in early childhood education and is continuing her ministerial studies at Southeastern University in Florida.
