Losing Perspective

at 06/09/09 2:14AM
Ever lost perspective? You know...the ability to see things for what they really are. I have done that before. I forgot reasons for why things were done the way they were....decisions made...and focused on what I wanted.

Perspective helps you realize just what life is all about. It strengthens your insight and enables you to persevere through rough times. If you lose it...judgement becomes shaded and shallow. Loss of it makes compromise so much easier.

Your thoughts?
  • 23_bravo_7
    Sometimes we have to fall back, regroup and relearn the basics. It seems, at times, we get so bogged down in battling over issues that we lose sight of our real purpose here and the basics of The Greatest Commands.
    by 23_bravo_7 at 06/09/09 5:14AM
  • tommyswife
    For me at least, I have found that as I left my 20's perspective took on a new meaning. In my teens and 20's I went through the "know it all" section of my life. I am so thankful that the Lord has allowed me to more often see things in another light. And when your husband is unemployed perspective of just how fortunate your situation is healthy for me! :)
    by tommyswife at 06/09/09 8:25AM
  • 23_bravo_7
    Speaking of that, my cousin Sandy told the story of a preacher who, at the conslusion of his sermon, had to wake the songleader to start the invitation song.
    by 23_bravo_7 at 06/09/09 5:16PM
  • justg
    lololo...^^^Sometimes we sing 'Awake old sleeper..' for invitation! That's a good way to get the attention!
    by justg at 06/09/09 5:22PM
  • ncreaves
    Thought about it and decided a more serious answer is in order. Glad you provoked me to think. There are so many situations I would handle differently now. Maybe getting back on track is really about growth. Sometimes when we are knocked down we get up stronger or a period of weakness helps us gain the resolve to do better. I especially like Ecclesiates 4:9-12. I have been lifted up many times by others--it adds, "woe to him who is alone when he falls". Sometimes the simple act of prayer refreshes our perspective and renews our determination. Thanks for giving me thoughts to meditate on while I cleaned my house.
    by ncreaves at 06/10/09 12:50PM
  • kmedasmom
    My sister is heading to the hospital right now. It is a 3 hour drive for her. He is not doing good at all. I will give you a better update later. I am doing this mobile and it is too difficult to write much. I appreciate your prayers.
    by kmedasmom at 06/17/09 12:34PM
  • kmedasmom
    John is in stable but serious condition right now.
    by kmedasmom at 06/17/09 4:36PM
  • kmedasmom
    After the surgery they doctor's said John was bleeding but they did not know where it was coming from. I just got a text from Becca and she said the bleeding has stopped and they have removed the chest tube. We serve and AWESOME GOD!!!!
    by kmedasmom at 06/18/09 11:07AM