Perspective
How do I see things? Mmm Well I know that I see them much differently that I did ten years ago.
My spiritual growth has extended. My fear factor has been reduced. I trust more. I love more. I listen more. I give more. I enjoy more.
Why? Because I pray more and listen to God. It hasn’t been easy – to give up ME and give my concerns to God. But it has helped and been very good for me.
I get excited talking about God. I get excited writing about him. I get excited teaching about Him.
I know that my perspective on life – is different. I see this life as much smaller and my eternal life as much bigger. I see troubles as much smaller and the joy of life with God much larger.
I like reading Oswald Chambers. He puts such a wonderful slant on things that I can see the truth easier. What I read this week has become my new perspective:
“May God not find the whine in us anymore, but may He find us full of spiritual pluck and athleticism ready to face anything He brings” (May 15).
When I first thought of the word “perspective” I thought of my art work. I had a terrible time seeing corners in my painting. But through trial and error and lots of practice I am seeing them better. I think it is the same in life. The more I study and work at understanding God – the clearer the truth becomes.
Time is up. What do you think of the word PERSPECTIVE?
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Jan,I can relate to your spirtual growth over the years. How good it is to hide behind the cross, instead of thinking “ME” I find the more I focus on Jesus, the more I am blessed.
Are we hiding behind it or holding it aloft – in praise and worship. Great is our Lord? I like kicking ME behind me and looking up instead. You are right – focusing on Jesus – we are mightily blessed.
Blessings,
Jan
I like this post a lot. Coming by from FMF. I like how you talk about giving up the “me.” Thanks!
Oh the ME – very hard to let go, isn’t it. Great to meet you.
Jan
Very good , like your view on perspective. it’s filled with mercy and love.Well done.
Thanks so much for your kind words.
Blessings,
Jan