YOUR VIEW

LIMITED VIEW 

Sitting here at my window looking at my view inspired my writing today.  Directly in front of me is the green pasture, safe solid, with the ability to see even things that are hidden within the grass.  I see a few trees, a rock, dirt and some pebbles.  

I stretch my eyes to see beyond the end of the pasture.  There's the road, but from my view it seems too narrow for the vehicles that are passing by.  It is obvious that my sitting position view distorts the actual size. 

Looking further ahead, I see the stumps of trees that have been cut, new trees, older trees and also another field.   I see a bird walking the field, a few signs and other landmarks.  The buildings seem in reach and close to the edge of the field.  

I know from my traveling back and forth that there is a road between the building and the filed, but I can't see it from my limited view.  There is also a large distance to the building with another field which can't be seen from my view.  Yet it seem within reach. 

A stretched view over the buildings is the mountain covered by clouds because it has been raining.  There are a few houses, trees, antennas and light poles.  However the trees look more like a field because I am only allowed to see the top.  A few homes are just a peak view.  Does that mean... 
There are no rocks, soil, roads or other buildings, beneath or around the trees? 
What's behind the mountain? 
Is there anything above the clouds? 
These questions may never be answered from our sitting position?  

TODAY'S FOCUS:  DISTORTED VIEW 

This experience of nature reveals so many things in the natural and spiritual points.  First let's establish that not because we can't see things from where we are that they do not exist.  The other thing is that we may know that they exist only because we are familiar with the area or process.  Like the fact, because I have traveled that road before, I know that there is a road between the field and the school building.  I also know that there are parking lots and pavements in front of the school.  

However, because of my limited view and sitting position everything beyond my knowledge and what I can see becomes distorted.  It's time to shift PHYSICALLY and MENTALLY! 

Our physical, and yes, our mental position/view, can give a false impression, inaccurate details, or misrepresentation of the facts and actuality of things.  It can be manipulated by what we know which limits growth and productivity.  It can also hinder us from reaching beyond our comfort zone to explore the plans, and great wonders God has planned for us.  

Jeremiah 29:11  (KJV)

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. 

As you think on today's discussion give thought to the following: 
What is your view from where you are sitting?  
Do you need to shift your location/position?
Do you need to explore beyond what you can see or know? 

Answering these questions honestly will align you with a better perspective and shift your thinking to the greater end.  

God wants us to see beyond our limited view of life.  He longs to bring us to a new level that requires us to believe beyond our view of what we can see.  This also indicates that a distorted view of knowing who God is and can do will give us a clustered view, and everything will look close.  It can give false hopes, and create shortcuts rather than enduring the journey and or process that is required.  It is important to know and believe that there is life and greater beyond the mountains and above the clouds.  

Remember, The higher you go, the greater the challenge of your faith.  From your view, everything is visible, but it takes faith to get to the destination.  There are times you may not be able to move from your position, but you must shift in your mind to believe that possibilities exist even when you can't see them.  God is not limited by what your eyes can see, behold or your minds can comprehend.  A childlike trusting faith would be necessary to believe through the process of waiting, uncertainty, darkness, storms and life's challenges.  When your physical limitations distorts your ability to see, be transformed with the renewing of your mind, concentrate on the truth of God's word, use your shield of faith, and know that your lack of faith does not change what is already reserved for you by God! 

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel