REASONABLE PERSPECTIVE

REASONABLE PERSPECTIVE

 Achieving joy and contentment in life is straightforward and simple.  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 grounded, balanced and focused.

 A very close friend once offered this sage 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 the aforementioned statements, they actually represent 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 outright failures. 

 We all have challenging moments, don’t we?  Whenever I find myself obsessing over any unalterable circumstance, I simply 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 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 it under control and it will all work out in the end.  You have a purpose, and He has a plan.

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