Perspective is Everything

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It is all about perspective. Perspective according to the online dictionary is a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. It is how we look at something. For some exercise is awful while others see it as wonderful.

What is the difference? Perspective. It is all about the attitude of the exerciser. If you always look at the negative, too early in the morning, makes me sweat, hurts my body, soreness the next day, of course it is going to be awful.

But if you look at exercise as improving my heart, enabling me to play on the floor with my grandchildren, allowing me to serve God longer, exercise becomes, if not a blessing, at least a benefit to your life.

What about your perspective of God?

Do you see Him as a harsh task master? Someone demanding you sacrifice? A God who wants to take away all your fun? Or do you see Him as gracious and kind and loving? Someone who wants to keep you from trouble and regret? A God who desires your good?

It is all about perspective. If you see God as a task master, the commands He gives you will be burdensome. A heavy weight you have to drag around. What He asks of you becomes a sacrifice in which there is no return on investment.

Yet the Bible in I John 5:3 says “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.” All that He commands of you is for your good. All that He asks you to do are things that will make you a better person, more Christ like and provide joy.

So, if what the Lord is asking you to do seems too heavy, ask yourself two questions:

#1: Do I love God? You see when you love someone you are willing to do anything for them. Change a stinky diaper. Work long hours to provide. Drive 3 hours for a 15 minutes cross country race. Tell them the truth even if it hurts a bit. Love covers the burdensomeness of the task.


#2 Am I trying to do this in my own strength? For many, this is the real problem. Instead of accessing the power of the Holy Spirit inside of you, you are trying to do it all in your own strength. And to quote Dr. Phil, “How is that working for you?” Of course, it is hard, burdensome, miserable. You were not designed to do it on your own. God desires for you to lean on Him so what He asks of you is only possible through Him. Remember, you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.

What is your perspective concerning what God is asking you to do mentally? Relationally? Physically? Spiritually? Love God and do it in the strength of the Holy Spirit who dwells inside of you and He will be glorified and you will be transformed.