Sunshine or Rain? A Matter of Perspective

Do you or someone you know have issues with finding the bright side of things? I would have to say at times I am this way, but I could name quite a few of people that always seem to see the negative. Isn't it amazing how we can easily name so many people and say that is not me, without looking in the mirror?

I had the opportunity this weekend to spend some time with some amazing ladies. I realized a few things: a person could always have a larger trial than the next and still be happy; we may easily say, "I am glad that is not me," yet be overlooking the benefits; and I needed a different viewfinder.

This weekend I saw a person I have not seen in about a year and a half. She let me know that her husband has Stage 4 lung cancer. My heart went out to her. Since my grandfather passed away with this last July, I know how emotionally draining this could be, and imagine it to be worse for a spouse. But, my friend had a wonderful perspective! Read her blog! (blog.asitetobeseenonline.com). She looks as this as a time that many are watching her, if she has a righteous response, God will be pleased. I admire this friend for her wisdom, calmness, patience and peace with the situation. How easily a person could look at her situation and say, "I am glad that is not me." While she is embracing this journey God has put her and her husband on.

I went this weekend to a Ladies Conference that a person by the name of Martha Peace spoke (www.marthapeace.com). She is the author of a book called Damsels in Distress, I am currently reading this book and have found that my perspective on my things in life have been a little off. Martha is the type of person that makes you walk away and say, "okay Lord, I have been selfish and whatever you want to send my way, I am here and willing to take it." I strongly recommend this book to any ladies out there....it will help you!

So, I ask are you the type of person to wake up and say, "I am going back to bed it is raining?" or "Why do I have to keep putting up with these noisy neighbors? I just want to move?" or "It is freezing out and it is April! Where is the sunshine?" Everything happens for a reason! God puts people in certain places, certain circumstances at certain times. Remember even if it is raining, as long as you have the right perspective there will always be sunshine!