Perspective alters our attitude and our action. Our perspective can filter or distort what we experience.
When I watch the replay of a New Orleans Saints’ game in which I already know they won, I feel differently about a missed a field goal or a turnover. The final result is already set, so I know my favorite team somehow will overcome the mistake. That doesn’t mean I LIKE the missed field goal or turnover! Of course not – I want the Saints to play perfectly! But, stressing out isn’t going to change the recording. How do you view your life? What’s your perspective?
I want God’s perspective. I want to see my life and the lives the people around me through His eyes. In Christ, you and I have a seat with Him in the heavenly realms. Gaining God’s perspective will transform the way in which I:
- love my wife, laying down my life to minister to her need.
- train my children, expecting God’s gifts to flourish.
- show up for a job, working for Lord and for His glory.
- resolve conflict, forgiving quickly and not holding on to anger.
- overcome temptation, looking for the escape route He promised.
- pay my bills, stewarding the resources He has entrusted to me.
- study for an examination.
- handle discouragement and disappointment.
- listen to and talk back to media.
- live every aspect of my life.
At last night’s mens meeting at Valley Fellowship Church, Josh Laster did a great job of leading the call for Better Men. He made a significant comment (my paraphrase): “If we could see the other side of every obstacle – like God does – we would joyfully tackle whatever is in the way.”
God perspective is so much higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9). God sees the end and the beginning. He sees stuff inside of us that we can’t even see. He sees the end result of His beautiful work in our lives.
“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28 NASB)
