The closeness of an object magnifies it’s significance. Or completely blurs the big picture.
I’ve been in the midst of circumstances lately in which I needed to take a bigger gaze than just upon the circumstance itself. I’ve called this gazing on God. When I put things in the lens of God, things come into some perspective.
I can’t say I’ve always achieved that sense. I’ve started to use a phrase – “Even if” that helps me view my circumstances.
In that phrase is tucked the sovereignty of God. When I begin with the idea that God is in control, all of a sudden other things become less menacing.
With the resignation of our Associate Pastor, I was placed in just such a circumstance. Our plans were turned completely around, and I was left without a plan. That is unusual for me, and perhaps a bit frightening???
In a feeble way I have tried to fix my eyes on Jesus. Over the past few weeks, various meetings have proved to be opposite to what I had expected (which was along the lines of worst case scenario). As well, I have tried not to become defensive but rather to receive wisdom and instruction as needed. Again, not always done well but I’m finding a measure of peace.
May God grant us all peace today!
Peace is so needed when unexpected changes happen to what we thought was good planning. Hard to be “bendable” and open to a different idea or path too. I need God’s grace every moment and couldn’t live without trusting His love in everything.