In Elder Monique Cousin's sermon, "Adjusting Your Lens," we are reminded that being gracefully broken by God's love means our brokenness is never wasted. Like a vessel repaired with gold, God fills the cracks of our lives with His grace, causing His radiant glory to shine through the very places where we once felt weak. As Kingdom Citizens, we are called to see beyond our circumstances and allow God to transform the way we view ourselves, others, and His purpose.

Philippians 1:6–21 assures us that the God who began a good work in us will faithfully complete it. Even through trials, He is refining our vision to reflect Christ. 2 Corinthians 12:9 teaches that God's strength is made perfect in our weakness, reminding us that our broken places become testimonies of His sufficient grace. Rather than hiding our imperfections, God uses them to display His power.

However, James 1:8 warns that a double-minded person is unstable in all their ways. Carnal vision creates blurred spiritual sight because it is divided between trusting God and trusting the world. Jesus reinforces this truth in Matthew 6:22–24, teaching that the eye is the lamp of the body. When our focus is centered on God's Kingdom, His light fills our lives with clarity.

As we surrender our hearts to Christ, the blur of carnality begins to disappear. The more we trust God, the clearer His will becomes, and true Kingdom vision takes shape. Adjusting our lens allows us to walk by faith instead of sight, reflecting God's glory as faithful Kingdom Citizens whose lives point others to Christ.

Thank you, Elder Cousin, for this powerful word from God. It reminds us that we must adjust our vision to go forward and higher together to bare lasting fruit in God’s Kingdom Community.