Perspective

I was in the grocery store today, on the second level. And as I looked down over the railing, I could see the whole store and everything going on. It all made sense, it was organized. I could see where things needed to be improved and where things were working really well. I could see where something was about to go wrong and where things were being cleaned up. I had a clear perspective on everything going on. Then I went down to the main level and started trying to find what I had come for. Suddenly, everything was confusing and noisy and I had to look everywhere for what I needed. Sure, there were signs to help me find my way around, but there was lots of people and lots of chaos. Aisles being cleaned up, people helping people while others created troubles. Suddenly, my perspective on the big picture changed and I was in it. I could only see bits and pieces at a time and it seemed somewhat hopeless.

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Life is like the grocery store. We run around through the aisles, trying to find what we're looking for. We run into problems created by other people and by ourselves. We get help along the way from caring people and the signs set out before us. It seems somewhat hopeless at times. But God is on the second floor. He sees everything going on. He knows what's in our path ahead of us and watches as we journey along. He sets out signs and helpful people for us to use. If we just stop for a moment and look up, God will point us in the right direction. He will show us what aisle holds what we need and how to get around the bumps in the road. All we need is the faith to look up and see Him standing there, waiting to help us.

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This really spoke to me, as I'm in a spot right now where I need to stop, calm down, and look up to Jesus. I need to have faith that God is in control and knows where I am going. He knows the paths I'm going to take, knows where I'll need help and where I'll be able to make it on my own. I need to call on Him and really listen for what He has to speak to me.