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faith · 05/11/2015

A Better Perspective

“Perspective is understanding something because you see things from a larger frame of reference. It is the ability to perceive how things are interrelated and then judge their comparative importance.” Rick Warren

I’ve been praying recently that God would grace me with His perspective on things — life, fitness, expectations, work, relationships, etc. Praying that God would give me eyes to see life as He desires me to see them, even as He sees them.

Psalm 103:7 says, ā€œHe [God] made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel.” The people of Israel experienced what God did, but Moses was given the gift of knowing why He did it. Perspective is understanding why God does something, His heart behind it. I long for that understanding. I long to see life with eternal eyes, through Truth-colored glasses.

“Be careful that you vigorously maintain God’s perspective, and remember that it must be done every day, little by little.” Oswald Chambers

Learning to see life from God’s perspective can help me love Him better, resist temptation, handle trials differently, and give more grace to those around me.Ā 

If I see a situation from God’s viewpoint, I’ll more quickly see that the consequences of sin are greater than any short-term pleasure it might bring. I’ll be more aware of where my true affections are, where my thoughts and emotions are rooted, and hopefully be more inclined to submit those thoughts and emotions to the Lord.

Understanding His promises, and His Truth, I can persevere through testing of faith and trials of life.

Oswald Chambers wrote a little about perspective, and it resonates with me..

The proper perspective to maintain is that we are here for only one purpose— to be captives marching in the procession of Christ’s triumphs. We are not on display in God’s showcase— we are here to exhibit only one thing— the ā€œcaptivity [of our lives] to the obedience of Christā€ (2 Corinthians 10:5).

We should belong so completely to the Victor that it is always His victory, and ā€œwe are more than conquerors through Himā€¦ā€ (Romans 8:37).

The proper perspective has the power to keep me eternally-minded. To keep small things small, and big things big. A sweet refreshment to God being in Christ.

In: faith

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  1. Anne Gillian Masterson says

    05/11/2015 at 2:43 pm

    Well said, heartfelt and timely. I too have been thinking a lot of perspective of late and I’ve decided that when I feel overwhelmed by the challenges that life throws my way, when I feel my heart breaking or when I feel perplexed and want to throw in the towel, I remember to look at things from an eternal perspective. Because all that I face will pass. Who He is and what He wants for me is eternal. So I fix my eyes on Him and do my best to maintain an eternal, heavenly, Christ-filled perspective and I keep pressing.

  2. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished says

    05/12/2015 at 5:26 pm

    Amen, friend! Keeping “small things small and big things big” is a challenge for me.

  3. Chelsea B.E. says

    05/13/2015 at 6:29 pm

    Agreed, Daisy. Me too. “Pray without ceasing,” isn’t that what it says? ;)

  4. Chelsea B.E. says

    05/13/2015 at 6:29 pm

    “Because all that I face will pass.” Amen, Anne. So right. We try our best and trust God to help us with the rest.

  5. Hope N. Griffin says

    05/15/2015 at 9:59 pm

    I love this. “Learning to see life from God’s perspective can help me love Him better, resist temptation, handle trials differently, and give more grace to those around me. ” Yes yes yes. Thank you for linking up with #JoyHopeLive

  6. Chelsea B.E. says

    05/18/2015 at 11:54 am

    Absolutely! Thanks for including me, Hope!

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I apologize in advance if your kids stay up until midnight like I did to finish a book. 😬
We’re at the park, and she’s happily bouncing, We’re at the park, and she’s happily bouncing, amazed by the big trucks driving by, never wanting to stop going down the slide, smiling constantly — and I’m laughing with her, amazed at her joy and think — Is this what God feels like with me as His child? 

Delight. Lightness. Wonder. Love.

I was filled to the brim with it, covering every crack and reaching every corner. And then I realized — this. is. it. 

This is how I operate in the world. 

I felt so... whole... not because of my efforts at wholeness but because I have God and He has me. (Psalm 23 rings loud: with Him as my Shepherd, I lack nothing.) 

The best I can do for myself is accept and live in His love, especially when mistakes and lack and circumstances scream reasons I can’t. And the best I can do for others, those under my roof and those on this platform, is to extend invitations of His love through my own and through His Word. 

If your life has told you He doesn’t want to love you or know you, I’m here to tell that He does. It’s waiting for you, probably even pursuing you... it just takes a Yes of faith. 

Message me if you want to talk about it; I would LOVE to hear your story, no matter how different we are. 

You're not forsaken,
You're not alone
His love is unending
So know it well
Remind your soul,
remind your spirit,
remind your heart
The love of the Father
Know it well
—Kari Jobe
Bless you and thank you for your heart and work, @ Bless you and thank you for your heart and work, @morganharpernichols.
ā€œI told you about my life, and you answered me; ā€œI told you about my life, and you answered me; teach me your statutes. Help me understand the meaning of your precepts so that I can meditate on your wonders. I am weary from grief; strengthen me through your word. Keep me from the way of deceit and graciously give me your instruction. I have chosen the way of truth; I have set your ordinances before me. I cling to your decrees; Lord, do not put me to shame. I pursue the way of your commands, for you broaden my understanding.ā€ Psalms‬ ‭119:26-32 CSB‬‬
18 months old and she’s joined the ā€˜lover of t 18 months old and she’s joined the ā€˜lover of the slide’ club
ā€œWe must reflect that, when we reach the end of ā€œWe must reflect that, when we reach the end of our days, our life experience will equal what we have paid attention to, whether by choice or default. We are at risk, without quite fully realizing it, of living lives that are less our own than we imagine.ā€ William James

With the help of God, may we strive to become abiding and attentive people instead of distracted and defeated people.
The entire thing is He loved me first. And even wh The entire thing is He loved me first. And even when our surroundings are burning or when all we see is rubble, there is an unseen Kingdom to serve, a Family to be part of, and a powerful Love to give and receive. 

Every week it seems I’m inspired by a comment a friend and pastor made years ago — ā€œDon’t be afraid to talk to someone about the truth of Jesus. Think of it as joining a conversation God might already be having with that person.ā€ 

May we be conduits of that strong, courageous, welcoming, comforting, healing, transforming, sustaining, peacemaking, eternal Love. Or as Bernice King said, ā€œLove puts in work.ā€
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