The Sad Things We See.

"but their eyes were white, and their eyes not so white, but brighter; for so many sad things go in at their eyes when they come down to the earth, that it makes them dark."

"How could they be brighter and darker both at once?" asked the girl, very pertinently.

“I will tell you," answered Rob. "The dark things that go in at their eyes, they have to burn them in the fire of faith; and it is the fire of that burning that makes their eyes bright; it is the fire of their faith burning up the sad things they see.” -George MacDonald, What’s Mine’s Mine

“They called him every name in the book and he said nothing back. He suffered in silence, content to let God set things right.” -1 Peter 2

“And me? I’m singing your prowess, shouting at dawn your largesse, For you’ve been a safe place for me, a good place to hide. Strong God, I’m watching you do it, I can always count on you - God, my dependable love.” -Psalm 59:16-17

“Blessed are the people who know the passwords of praise, who shout on parade of God. Delighted, they dance all day long; they know who you are, what you do – they can’t keep it quiet! Your vibrant beauty has gotten inside us – you’ve been so good to us! We’re walking on air! All we are and have we owe to God, Holy God of Israel, our King!” -Psalm 89