I love early mornings. It's my opportunity to start all over again, to have a fresh perspective, to receive a new word from God, to anticipate the gift of the day, to seek God's view on life. And, yet, there are times that the day wears on me and my perspective becomes focused on the stuff. I'm reminded this morning or the importance of intentionally stopping, to see God, and to develop a fresh perspective.
Consider this reminder from Isaiah:
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. (Isaiah 40:28, NRS)
These words were recorded after a horrific time of history . . . 586 B.C . . . . the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem . . . burned the Temple . . . invaded the land . . . killed . . . enslaved . . . drove the people from their homes. Darkness spread over their lives. Everything seemed hopeless.
The words bring perspective to what they had to learn and we must learn to live the day. At the end of the day, all that matters is living in a true authentic relationship with God, trusting and believing all things are possible in the power and presence of the Creator of everyone and everything.
Meditate on the words from Isaiah 40: 28 and develop a fresh perspective.
Consider this reminder from Isaiah:
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. (Isaiah 40:28, NRS)
These words were recorded after a horrific time of history . . . 586 B.C . . . . the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem . . . burned the Temple . . . invaded the land . . . killed . . . enslaved . . . drove the people from their homes. Darkness spread over their lives. Everything seemed hopeless.
The words bring perspective to what they had to learn and we must learn to live the day. At the end of the day, all that matters is living in a true authentic relationship with God, trusting and believing all things are possible in the power and presence of the Creator of everyone and everything.
Meditate on the words from Isaiah 40: 28 and develop a fresh perspective.
Stop. Refocus. Let go of the thoughts about your present circumstances. Become aware of the everlasting God surrounding you. Be still and know God.
Breathe. Look around you. No matter what things look like--this world is God's creation.
Remember. God is in control. God never grows tired of the stuff. God always wants something more for you.
Trust that God gets it. His understanding is unsearchable. God is continuously working on your behalf.
Learning to Kickstart the day with a fresh perspective,
Kerrie
(written by Kerrie Carlisle Palmer © 2011 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)