Monday, February 26, 2018

A REASONABLE PERSPECTIVE

A REASONABLE PERSPECTIVE

Achieving joy and contentment in life is relatively simple.  Of course, it involves complete commitment to Christ as our sure and steadfast foundation.  Beyond that, there is the need to maintain perspective, the art of viewing life through the wisdom lens of The Word, which keeps us focused, grounded and balanced.

A close friend once offered this advice: “To gain a reasonable degree of life fulfillment, there are three rules.  The first rule says we must follow the second rule.  The second rule says don’t take yourself too seriously.  And the third rule says there is no other rule aside from the second rule.”

While life is likely more complicated than those statement, it represents a rather reasonable and practical viewpoint.  Attitude counts, much more than we may ever know.  So…we should never take ourselves so seriously that we cannot smile during momentary setbacks, disappointments, or failures.  We all have challenging moments, don’t we?  Whenever I find myself obsessing over some unchangeable circumstance, I remind the man in the mirror: ‘SMILE…it’s not that serious!’  Is there any supporting evidence?  Of course!  The sun rose this morning.  It will set this evening.  And it will surely rise again tomorrow, regardless of our individual or collective experiences.  Don’t worry so much.  God’s got your back and it will all work out in the end.

Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING.  Maranatha!

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