- photo by Susan PageMany years ago, when my daughter was in high school, we hosted a young girl from China. While walking through a field overrun with dandelions, the Chinese student commented on the beautiful yellow flowers strewn across our fields. It reminded me of the quote from James Russell Lowell: “A weed is no more than a flower in disguise.”
Once again, I am pondering the topic of perspective. I have shared thoughts on this topic before; however, having come through a difficult winter into the marvels of a new spring season, my mind continues to sort through what it means to have a godly perspective.
As friends and relatives continue to pass away, it gives a different perspective on the passage of time. A friend recently told me that when you fill your car with gas, the first half of the tank seems to last much longer than the last. That comment sure relates to life.
My oldest child is over 45. How did that happen when I wasn’t looking? Time is such a precious commodity. We can’t store, borrow, or ever get it back. Knowing this instills a deep sense of responsibility in how I use my time. In my Life Group, I was challenged regarding how much time I spend in God’s Word. So, I rose to the challenge and was amazed to discover that I, though not a morning person, could spend a ½ hour reading God’s precious Word in the morning, and my days are more enriched for having spent that time with the Lord.
There is much that I want to accomplish, yet there are so many mundane things that keep me from the better. I appreciate this time in my life when I am challenged to consider the brevity of life and gain a new perspective on what matters most.
Perspective is important. So, let’s take the time to enjoy the beautiful yellow flowers and all of God’s other good and perfect gifts!
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12).
Susan Page is the daughter of the King, His beloved child, wonderfully forgiven and blessed! Susan longs to age gracefully, becoming more like Jesus as she seeks the hidden treasures revealed to her through Scripture, literature, the arts, humankind, and nature.