perspective

We all have one. Our way of looking at life. The funny thing is, we don't see it as a perspective on life, we actually think that we see reality. Everyone else is goofy, I alone have a clear view. That is what we think.

A person will never get over themselves and start the journey of wholeness until they see that they have a perspective, a life view, a certain color of glasses, a paradigm. To begin the journey demands that we see the specks and logs in our own eyes. Interestingly, when we see our weaknesses, we tend to be a little more gracious with those around us.

Step back, take a look. What has happened in your life to cause you to think the way that you do? What has happened to shape you? Should some of it be reversed? Should we back off a bit? Get off of our high horse?

God is not amused by our need to be "right." He is not in smug celebration of our human ideas about how the world works. If it is not infused with grace, it probably didn't come from God. On the other hand, when our ideas and approach are infused with love and grace, well, God is love, so we may be on the right track.

How do you see the world?

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.