Proper Perspective

"Proper Perspective"

Scripture Reading:
1 Corinthians 4:6  Now, brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the saying: "Nothing beyond what is written." The purpose is that none of you will be inflated with pride in favor of one person over another.

Devotional Reading:

For most of us, life is busy and complicated.  Amid the rush and crush of the daily grind, it is easy to lose perspective...easy, but wrong.  When the world seems to be spinning out of control, we can regain perspective by slowing ourselves down and then turning our thoughts and prayers toward God.  The familiar words of Psalm 46:10 remind us to be still and know that I am God".  When we do so, we are reminded of God's love (not to mention God's priorities), and we can then refocus our thoughts on the things that matter most.  But, when we ignore the presence of our Creator-if we rush from place to place with scarcely a spare minute for God- we rob ourselves of His perspective, His peace, and His joy.  Do you carve out quiet moments each day to offer thanksgiving and praise to your Creator?  You should.  During these moments of stillness, you will often sense the love and wisdom of our Lord.  Today and every day, make time to be still before the Lord.  When you do, you can face the day's complications with the wisdom, the perspective, and the power that only He can provide.


Max Lucado said, "earthly fears are no fears at all.  Answer the big question of eternity, and the little questions of life fall into perspective".  Friend what you see and hear depends on where you are standing, what type of person you are and most importantly, Whom you're standing with!

Keep the Son in your eyes,

Pastor Ben J Lahay

Galatians 2:20