I posted a quote yesterday about perspective.
As much as I try to think differently, my default take on life tends toward “the glass is half-empty, and it’s probably leaking.” Anyone else?
My conscious brain knows better, but it’s a constant battle for me, as the quote says, to focus on the flowers rather than the weeds. Even when things are going well, there’s this background suspicion that something bad is about to occur.
The only solution I’ve discovered is faith. It doesn’t work to scold myself, or to pretend everything is hunky-dory. What does work is leaning on Jesus and reminding myself of his promises.
When I say this is a “solution,” I don’t mean it makes the problem go away. If that were true, I wouldn’t be writing this. But when I remember to talk to him, his promises become more real.
It’s one reason I love riding my handcycle so much. I probably spend more time talking to Jesus while I’m cranking my bike than any other time. And when I do that, I also seem to notice the beautiful surroundings in northern Colorado. For some reason, the miles also somehow pass more quickly and with less effort.
A friend made the very cool sign in the photo that hangs above my desk. It serves as a constant reminder: “Hope Changes What’s Possible.”
That’s what happens, I believe, when we focus on Jesus and his promises. Because hope is confidence in the future based on faith that he keeps his promises.
That sort of hope changes everything.