Perspective.
The capacity to view things in their true relations or relative importance…point of view…a mental view or prospect.
That’s what perspective is. And I’ve gotten a lot of it lately.
Much has changed in my life in 2010. I began working a new job on February 15th. I’ve been working from home for years which has been very nice. But, an opportunity presented itself for me to take a different job. Neither my husband nor I could deny God’s hand in bringing this new role to our family.
So I accepted it.
Much has changed. I am gone from my home about 20 hours a week. I have a little less time with my sons. I don’t have a day off with my husband. My house isn’t as clean. We eat leftovers more for dinner. I can’t meet with women one on one very often.
But, I am not riding around on a boat i
n Nashville watching my house float away. I’m not waiting for a surgical procedure to see whether or not I’ll need a hysterectomy at the age of 35. I’m not waiting for my wayward teenager to turn her life around and come back home.
So, while my new schedule causes me the occasional discomfort, I need to remember that I chose this because I believe God opened this door for me. I also need to be grateful for the blessing of this job because I work in a fabulous, godly environment and earn more for our family as we strive for financial freedom.
A little taste of perspective is what I needed today.
You?
I am in a similar situation. And only God’s hands can open these doors and a preview shot of perspective is all i needed. Thank you for sharing your story
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Amen, God bless you.
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Well said!
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Ohhh – perspective. Love this. So important to look at life through God’s eyes – not our own comparison-based lives.
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Life never stays the same. Change can be scary, but change can be very good.
God does like to call us out of our “comfort zone.” We just need to trust Him and obey. There are memories of the days gone by, new opportunities to sieze, and a future to look forward to. God bless you as you serve the Lord.
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I started working outside of my home in March after being home for 6 years with the kids. I can relate to everything you said. But you are sooo right about perspective. I know that God led me here and that is more important than cleaning and leftovers. This job is a blessing to my family. Thanks for relieving the guilt of things undone.
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So true. I need to remind myself of that today.
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Looking at the bright side always gives us a better perspective! Thanks for reminding me!
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Great perspective! I’ve struggled this past year. My job changed 3 times! In the same school but different positions! Each getting more stressful every move.
I’m trying to gear myself up (adjust my attitude/perspective) to go back!
Thanks for the reminder!
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God opened a new door for us this year. We experienced all the major stresses: son’s marriage, moving to a new state, death of a beloved parent, and teenage angst. However, we are where God wants us to be. Yeah, it doesn’t feel good yet, but as we gain new balance, it feels better. I have more compassion for how the Israelites felt when they left Egypt, became uncomfortable and struggled. However, I am struggling in faith – standing on that faith! Change is hard, but when it’s a change from God – He will make a way!
Thanks for sharing such a positive view to change:)
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Wise words! And it’s so important to always give God the Glory for His goodness to us too.
Blessings!! xx
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