Going in Grace

Let’s talk about something that can shift everything—perspective. Have you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of negative thinking? Feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or just plain tired of how things look? Sometimes, the breakthrough isn’t in changing the situation—it’s in changing how we see it.

Perspective is powerful. It doesn’t change the facts, but it changes how we interpret them. And when we begin to see things God’s way, peace replaces panic, and purpose replaces confusion. Isaiah 55:8–9 (NKJV) reminds us: “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.”

God sees the full picture. He’s not limited by our emotions, our timelines, or our fears. So when we slow down and ask for His perspective, we begin to walk in wisdom, not worry. In 2 Kings 6, Elisha’s servant wakes up to find their city surrounded by an enemy army. He panics. But Elisha sees something different. 2 Kings 6:16–17 (NKJV): “So he answered, ‘Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.’ And Elisha prayed, and said, ‘Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.’ Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.”

The enemy was real—but so was God’s protection. The servant’s fear wasn’t based on truth—it was based on limited vision. When God opened his eyes, everything changed. Paul wrote some of his most powerful letters from prison. He could’ve seen his confinement as failure. But instead, he saw it as opportunity.

Philippians 1:12-14 (NKJV): “ But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ; and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.”

Paul didn’t just endure prison—he reinterpreted it. He saw God’s hand in the hardship. That’s the power of perspective. It doesn’t deny reality—it redefines it through faith. In Matthew 9, Jesus looks at the crowds—not with frustration, but with compassion. Matthew 9:36 (NKJV): “But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.”

Where others saw inconvenience, Jesus saw need. Where others saw chaos, He saw opportunity to love. That’s divine perspective—seeing people not as problems, but as purpose. So how do we walk this out? Here are a few practical steps:

• Pause before reacting. Slow down. Ask, “What might God be doing here?”
• Pray for clarity. Like Elisha, ask God to open your eyes.
• Reframe the moment. Instead of “Why is this happening to me?” ask “How is God shaping me through this?”
• Speak truth over feelings. Feelings are real, but they’re not always reliable. Anchor yourself in Scripture.
• Surround yourself with wise voices. Sometimes we need others to help us see what we can’t.

Romans 12:2 (NKJV): “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Perspective shifts begin with renewed minds. And renewed minds come from time in God’s Word, prayer, and intentional reflection.

If you’re feeling stuck, discouraged, or overwhelmed—don’t rush to change the situation. First, ask God to change your perspective. Psalm 121:1–2 (NKJV): “I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.” Lift your eyes. Look higher. God is working, even when you can’t see it.

Today, I challenge you to slow down and ask: “Lord, how do You see this?” Whether it’s a relationship, a job, a delay, or a disappointment—God’s perspective brings peace, purpose, and power. Thanks for joining me today. If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone. And remember: when you change your perspective, you change your life.

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