Perspective

Perspective

 

 

Opinions, biases, prejudices, assumptions. They’re everywhere, right? We all have one set of eyes, and will naturally see from one point of view.  But somehow, we are ALL right, right? Wrong.  With the limited insight we, as humans, have, it is nearly impossible to be right about everyone and everything.  The truth is, we see things wrong sometimes.  We judge people.  We label others.  We stereotype.  I’m guilty, and if I were to guess, many of you are as well!  The good news is our perspective is not one we must rely on.

The truth: God’s perspective provides insight which goes far beyond the human eye.

Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure. Psalm 147:5

For He views the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. Job 28:24

When we begin to pray to see from God’s point of view rather than our own, we gain understanding and insight.  There are so many things we fail to see as humans, and we often judge based on these false pretenses.  However, God does see the whole picture, and with prayer He can begin to reveal to us the truth in many situations.

The truth: Our seemingly omniscient view is often flawed, and obstructs truth.

Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance, for the Lord is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed. 1 Samuel 2:3

Assuming we’re right can be a dangerous thing.  If you were simply to ask two different people what went down after a crime scene, they are likely to respond completely differently from one another.  Although they may think they are both telling the truth, some of their information given is likely to be inaccurate.  In the same sense, when we look at things simply from our point of view, we tend to miss many key factors, and may even make assumptions that are completely inaccurate.  These choices only lead us further from the truth, and hinder us from reaching the true issue (whatever it may be.)

The truth: Sensitivity to God’s insight opens many doors.

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1:5

Although vague, this truth is essential.  When we hide behind our own views, we distort the world.  We see people incorrectly, and miss opportunities.  Whether it be an opportunity for a relationship, or something much greater, when we begin to focus on God’s perspective rather than our own, revelations occur. People seem different.  Suddenly, our opinions begin to diminish, and the pains, misunderstandings, and truths about others become clearer.

As the verse states, “Any of you who lacks wisdom…ask, and it will be given to you!”  God will guide us and alter our perspective to fit the truth, we simply must ask.

I encourage you to begin to re-focus your perspective.  Are you seeing, judging, and assuming based on your own thoughts?  Or are you truly searching to see it the way God sees it? 

Until next time…

-Tamara