Devotion 
The dreams of the blind
David Jacobs 

I enjoy studying psychology, and one day I pondered this question: can a blind person visualize things as they dream? I did quite a lot of research on the subject and found that it depends on when they became blind: the younger they lost their ability to see, the less likely the chance they would see images as they dreamed. Although it seems like such a shame, a person without the ability to use their eyes to see also has heightened senses and a totally different interpretation of the world than a person that can see. To say that one is objectively good or bad would be incorrect.

The Bible is full of references to 'eyes', of the Lord making the world 'visible' to his followers. On the other hand of course, many who do not follow are often 'blind' or 'blinded', often by sin or emotions. This passage is not to be taken literally, with an opening of the eyes a metaphor perhaps, for lifting the veil of ignorance. Physically blind people cannot help the fact that they cannot see; ignorant people that choose to live in sin can help it. The laws of the Lord are there to allow all of us to open our eyes to the ways of God. God's laws will open our eyes, his word is a lamp for our feet (Psalms 119:105). Choosing to be willfully ignorant is a choice to live in sin. Upon making such a choice, you will be truly blind, regardless of whether or not you have images in your dreams.

Prayer 

Heavenly Lord, I pray for you to open my eyes to your divine Law. Show me the path towards light and truth, and allow me not to obscure this with my own will. Grant me wisdom to see further than my own feet, looking into the distance, towards your Heavenly Kingdom. Grant me the courage to follow you even when others do not, so that I may help lead the blind that thirst to see your face. I ask this in the name of Christ Almighty, Amen.