Sunday’s Blessing – 11/16/1015 – Perspective

Sunday’s Blessing – 11/16/1015 – Perspective

When you are in the middle of a major project, effort, chore, etc., it’s easy to lose sight of where you are in the process. Something unexpected arises, and instead of pausing to reevaluate the situation, you tear into the new development not realizing it will take too much time and cost more than expected, nullifying the benefit of the original plan’s outcome. Some refer to these “somethings” as rabbit holes. What seems to be a simple hole in the ground quickly become a maze of tunnels which lead in all directions. Before you know it you have spent all day with nothing to show for it.

Maintaining perspective is the easiest fix for this wasteful process. Before electronic navigation, sailors had to rely on manual steps to ensure they were heading in the right direction. Without the benefit of landmarks out on the open waters, they used a sextant which measured the angle between a celestial body (sun, moon, star, etc.) and the horizon. By introducing a constant into the mix (e.g. celestial body) they could maintain the desired course and arrive at the planned destination.

This is the same counsel Paul gives for Christians to maintain their walk toward becoming like Christ. “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” Colossians 3:2 (ESV) When you maintain focus on the outcome you are less likely to get sidetracked by trivial, meaningless, and unexpected issues. This verse, combined with the charge to “… destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, …” 1 Corinthians 10:5 (ESV), helps keep us on track in our journey. This is much easier said than done. The key is keeping perspective.

Today’s blessing:

May you find grace to follow the lighted path provided by the Holy Spirit

To place each step in the spot which gets us closer to the destination

To maintain joy in the journey

To arrive at your desired destination

May you be led by peace

So when distractions come, you can quickly identify the lack settled-ness

And get back on track before much time or distance has lapsed

Optimizing the trek toward fulfilling your purpose