Recently on a plane ride, as I gazed out the window from a new vantage point, I observed all the simple things we take for granted that have purposes. Sometimes you must go higher to see life differently; become bigger than your circumstances.

We must see our situation as Christ sees it.  His word declares that “all things are possible to them that believes” Mark 9:23. There was a time when I was prideful and caught up in myself. A part of me didn’t want to sin but deep down I was hurt and wanted to do whatever pleased the flesh. One night I heard God say, “YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE”. That crushed me (in a good way).  My vantage point was from a place of getting even to those who have hurt me. But God was seeing my destiny in the life he had purposed for me.  I couldn’t see the forest, because I was staring at the oak tree which had me bound.

What’s your vantage point? Are you seeing life from a perspective of hopelessness and despair? Are you looking through social media and reality television as #goals for your life?

As the plane landed my vantage point returned to normal, but my perspective remained enlightened. There are circumstances in our lives that may never change, but the way you view them should. We must recognize the choice to become bitter or to grow.

There is purpose in your pain. Hitting rock bottom from divorce, debt, death of a love one, singleness,  and any of life’s disappointments does not need to result in despair. You can see purpose in your struggle to overcome if you don’t get caught up in the IMPOSSIBLE, but in the one who has the power to make the impossible …POSSIBLE.

Other Scripture Reference:

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD.” Isaiah 55:8 NIV

“Therefore we do not lose heart, but though we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NIV

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory will be revealed in us.” Romans 8:18 NIV

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial; because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life, that God has promised to those who love Him.” James 1:12 NIV

“But in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” Romans 8:37 NIV

“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10