Perspective

Perspective: Whenever in my self-absorption I begin to murmur, the Spirit lovingly and instructively brings to my mind those that I love and cherish who are facing far greater challenges then me--and challenges that are significant and not trivial like mine. As He humbles my pride, He empowers me to pray prayers of thanksgiving for all He has given me and prayers of intercession for those I know are in need of a sense of His presence. I am reminded often of that line in the old hymn, "the many forms of love He wears." Thankfully, one of them is the right perspective--the opening of my eyes and heart to see as He sees and to love as He loves.