Day 37 - Perspective For Today

Don't turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you. 

PROVERBS 4:6 NLT

In this life "what is needed is a fresh perspective, a restored sense of balance...and God" p76

"Negative thoughts are habit-forming; thankfully, so are positive ones. With practice you can form the habit of focusing on God's priorities and your possibilities." p76

"When you call upon the Lord and prayerfully seek His will, He will give you wisdom and perspective. When you make God's priorities your priorities, He will direct your steps and calm your fears. So today and everyday hereafter: pray for a sense of balance and perspective. And remember: your thoughts are intensely powerful things, so handle them with care." p76

"Earthly fears are no fears at all. Answer the big question of eternity, and the little questions of life fall into perspective." MAX LUCADO p76

"When we look at the individual parts of our lives, some things appear unfair and unpleasant. When we take them out of the context of the big picture, we easily drift into the attitude that we deserve better, and the tumble down into the pit of pride begins" - SUSAN HUNT p77

"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow" - MELODY BEATTIE

TODAY'S PRAYER

Dear Lord, when the pace of my life becomes frantic, slow me down and give me perspective. Give me the wisdom to realise that the problems of today are only temporary but that Your love is eternal. When I become discouraged, keep me steady and sure, so that I might do Your will here on earth and then live with You forever in Heaven. Amen