“It is impossible to stand in the presence of God and be a pessimist.”  Henry Blackaby

One of the keys to a life of impact is that of perspective. Some people look at situations logically while others look at situations with perspective – which I define as looking through the eyes of God. If we focus on our problems and oppositions and challenges through logical eyes, there is every possibility that they will overwhelm us and cause us to retreat or give up. But if we focus on these things through the eyes of God we will gain perspective knowing that “all things are possible with God.” Philippians 4:13

Perspective causes us to face situations with confidence and courage just as:

• David did when as a young boy he confronted the giant Goliath all on his own
• Moses did when he was hemmed in by the Egyptian army on one side and the Red Sea on the other side with no logical way through.
• Jesus did when He faced the cross
• Paul did when he said that “in all things God works for the good to those who love Him.”
  Romans 8:28
• Mary did when she realised that she would have a baby as a virgin, and said to the angel, “I am the Lord’s servant.” Luke 1:38

So how do we gain perspective? Perhaps a good place to start would be to pray the prayer that Paul prayed for the Ephesians. “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the HOPE to which He has called you, the riches of His GLORIOUS INHERITANCE in His holy people and His INCOMPARABLY GREAT POWER for us who believe.” Ephesians 1:18

So what can you see when you look at your life right now? Are you looking at your Goliaths logically like the Israelite army or are you looking at your Goliaths with perspective like David who realised that Goliath was “defying the armies of the LIVING GOD”?
Ten of the spies who explored the Promised Land had logical eyes and said, “We can’t attack those people, they are stronger than we are”, while only two spies had perspective and said, “do not be afraid of the people of the land, because we will devour them. Their protection is gone, but the Lord is with us. Do not be afraid of them.”
People of perspective see their challenges through the eyes of God. People of logic see God through the eyes of their challenges.

Your life will be transformed as mine was, when you stop looking at life through logical eyes and start looking at life with faith filled perspective through God’s eyes. After all, it’s your choice.