Having A Positive Perspective By Gina Sewell
Do you ever see those pictures on Facebook of clouds? You know the ones where people say they see various people or things. Many times they say they can see angels or Jesus? Is there truth to these sightings or are people just seeing what they want to see? I’ve noticed myself doing that many times, and not just with the clouds. We see what we want to see and sometimes are totally blind to what we don’t. It’s just a matter of perspective. On a particularly warm day, one may look up and see rain clouds and think, “Oh good, the rain will water the grass, help to fill the lakes, and cool things off.” Then another may see it more negatively and think of nothing but the mud and having to stay indoors for a little while, or say, “Great, now after the rain, it will be so hot and humid. I do not like rain.” You see, it’s all about perspective. There are bad days and good days, but we can make those bad days better by trying to remain in a more positive light.
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I was once a very negative person. Back then, I didn’t even want to be happy. I thought that every time I was happy something bad happened. I felt I would rather have been prepared. Let me tell you, it’s a sad way to live. But, through Jesus, we don’t have to live that way anymore. He will give us the strength and faith to get through the hard times and even show us how to find joy in those times. I once thought that wasn’t possible. Now I see it every day. “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8 NIV) “Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things.” (Colossians 3:1-2 NIV) Gina Sewell is a mom and grandma who lives in the Dallas, Texas area, where she enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. She loves to write about Jesus and encourage others. Gina shares her journey on her website: http://www.ginabartonsewell.wordpress.com
