Perspective
Have you ever noticed how people who are at the same event see the actions all differently? It is all a matter of perspective. Jim mentioned this in his sermon this past sunday. The disciples were all at the same events with Jesus, but each had different perspectives. Occasionally we need a different perspective on our lives. When we are in the middle of a rough or hard situation, it is hard to see the end of it. It is then that we need a change of perspective. We need to go to God and ask Him to give us His perspective of the situation.
In the book, “The Noticer”, Andy Andrews hits this idea home. It is a great narrative about an older man who “notices” details of other peoples lives that many of us usually overlook. He then shares with them a different perspective of their lives and it changes them. Isn’t that what we need? After a different perspective, it should change our lives.
This book is a must read. It gave me alot of aha moments, kind of like the book “The Shack” did.
So what does all this have to do with anything? Well, as you are journaling this week, let’s see if we can use God’s perspective to look back at our past and see where He has been working.
PS Andy Andrews is going to be at Women of Faith this year!!!! Get his books and read them. They are great!
Until next time.
God Bless
Sandi
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Jodi Hughes said,
May 17, 2010 at 10:11 am
Hi Sandi,
Thank you for recommending The Noticer on your blog! I work with Thomas Nelson, and we would love to follow your blog and hear what your readers think of this book. I also want to let you know that Andy Andrews’s latest release The Heart Mender is now available (*revised and updated version of Island of Saints). Please contact me with your mailing address if you are interested in receiving a complimentary copy of The Heart Mender for review on your site at your convenience.
Thanks!
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