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PERSPECTIVE

4/14/2020

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          This is not your best life...and that’s okay. It’s gonna get better. The best is yet to come. 
In the meantime, shift your perspective. Try looking at the world in a different way. I think you’ll be amazed at what you might find. 
          Look ahead. We’re living in a crazy time right now, but we don’t have to focus on that. Look to the horizon. The waves will keep crashing and the seagulls won’t stop screeching...so keep your eyes on the horizon. The horizon is unchanging. It’s a daily reminder of God’s constant presence. He can bring us rest and peace in this time. Relax. Look ahead. Keep your eyes on the horizon. 
          Look up. Gaze at the night sky. Let the stars be a reminder of how vast and powerful our God is. And out of all the billions of stars that dot the night sky, he chose to love YOU. God, you chose to love me?! Yes, he sure did. So look up. Look up and remember that HE LOVES YOU. 
          Look around. Take a walk in nature. Find the beautiful things God has planted all around you, and be thankful. Look at the trees and be thankful for your roots. Thank God for your family. Look at the flowers and be thankful for the blooming relationships in your life. You are blessed with friends who love you and care about you. Thank God for enriching your life with beautiful people. Look at the mountains. Remember the hardships you’ve conquered, and remember the spectacular view at the top. Be thankful for this journey we get to embark on. Face the mountain you’re climbing right now. You’ve got this. Stay hopeful...the view at the top will be worth it. Oh, so worth it. 
          Be hopeful. Let yourself be inspired. Listen to the uplifting voices in your life. Live lightly. It’s okay to make mistakes. You are not defined by your past or your present. God is the only one who has the right to define you...and he loves you and thinks the world of you. Be thankful for what he's done in your life. If you’re grateful for someone, tell them. They need that encouragement right now. 
​          But most of all, keep your eyes on Jesus. Look ahead, look up, and look around. God is EVERYWHERE. Remember that he has a plan for your life. There are better days up ahead. Life isn’t perfect...and that’s okay! Give yourself permission to feel differently than usual right now. This is a strange time, but it won’t last forever. It’s gonna get better. I’m sure of it. 
14 Comments
Maddy
4/17/2020 06:29:54 pm

I love this! Such a great reminder in all of this craziness!

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Karin Kitts
4/17/2020 06:51:05 pm

I agree! I read recently that you can think “I’m stuck at home” or “I’m safe at home”. Your perspective enables you to find the blessings that are all around us. 🙏❤️

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Donna Lynn
4/22/2020 06:53:37 pm

Thank you for sharing this wonderfully inspiring perspective, Sophia. 💚🌷

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Debra Duncan
4/22/2020 06:57:35 pm

You are using the gifts God has given you. You’re an amazing woman!

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Larry Poland
4/23/2020 07:40:05 am

Sophia,

A wonderful reminder of God’s goodness!😇. Love you,

Grandpa

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Hal Morris link
4/27/2020 10:56:43 am

Sophia,

Grandma's eyes are moist after reading this.

She said that God has blessed you with Godly wisdom and
that your writing is going to touch hearts all over the world some day. That this was better than any of the three sermons we heard yesterday!!

She said "I really needed this right now. That could be a speech you could give before your entire graduating class giving them encouragement and hope for the future.
With your permission we would like to share this with others in our Small Group and at our Church.

Proud of you and Love you tons!!

Papa and G Ma

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Sheryl
4/27/2020 12:26:49 pm

This is beautifully written and expressed in gentleness and kindness. It restores my soul, much like a Psalm. Thank you for your amazing insights and reassurances.

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Duane Gomer
4/27/2020 02:09:20 pm

Wonderful perspective. Just let a smile be your style all the while. As Pangloss said in Candide, "This is the best of all worlds."

For today, I have convinced myself that I am on an extended cruise of over six weeks; better than any cruise with the largest room I have ever had on a cruise, marvelous food, places to walk and enjoy life, entertainment galore, and I have an in with the cruise director.

So sorry that you missed your senior year and winning three State events. Next year college!!!

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Wendy Sasaki
4/27/2020 04:18:26 pm

Sophia your grandpa sent us your beautiful message! We are so impressed with the wisdom the Lord has graced you with and the beautiful way you presented it in your beautiful discriptive writing. Bless you Sophia for being such a wonderful example for everyone who reads what you wrote.

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Deanna Sharp
4/27/2020 05:08:36 pm

Sophia,
Your writing is so uplifting! I have one of your poems on my iPhone and feel encouraged by your sharing of God-given talents.

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Great Uncle Paul and Great Aunt Pat
4/27/2020 07:27:19 pm

Wow!!! What a blessing it was to read your writing!!
God has taught you so much . Thank you for sharing
it with us all. We all needed to be reminded of these
wonderful truths. Thank you again for sharing your
heart with us.

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Sandee Foster
4/27/2020 08:36:29 pm

Sophia!! You are a good writer! You were able to share your feelings in a heartfelt way, which is not always easy to do. Good for you! Keep up the good work. The Lord is with you wherever you go. God bless you.

Ray & Sandee Foster

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Jim H Hughes
4/27/2020 09:11:50 pm

This is great, what a positive outlook. we have some grand kids that think like you do.I hope you keep your wonderful attitude and your positive relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Helen Ferguson
5/24/2020 07:40:05 am

Your Perspective was a great encouragement to us - beautifully written! Thank you! I found your website in the ministry newsletter which your Dad sends us. May the Lord bless you as you write and share. Congratulations on your high school graduation! Your Dad will remember our children from Arrowhead, Iain and Annette. They each have a son graduating this year. 2020 will have special memories for us all!! Blessings!

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