Run with the Proper Perspective

It’s important to rid ourselves of offenses and unforgiveness and overcome rejection so that we can persevere and run with joy the race that is this earthly life. While God desires for us to discover contentment, he never promised us a journey free of trials and troubles. He does, however, guarantee us unlimited access to his abundant supply of wisdom and divine strength as we run the race marked out for us.

Heavenly wisdom is a key to unconditional joy because it gives us a proper perspective on everything that we face. God’s wisdom is more valuable than any material possessions we could ever own. That’s why the writer of Proverbs declared that wisdom and understanding are far better than gold and silver (16:16).

Wisdom teaches us to have patience in affliction because we know that by persevering through our problems, God is making us into the people he planned for us to be—powerful, principled, joy-filled kingdom builders. Running with the proper perspective means viewing obstacles as potential opportunities and staying open to whatever God might be trying to do through our trials.

Father, thank you for being a faithful source of comfort in times of difficulty. Help me release any unforgiveness and rejection that might try to hold me back from your joyful purpose for me. I ask for your divine strength today and every day in this race of life. Give me your wisdom so that I see my trials as opportunities to grow into a transformative kingdom builder for your glory. Amen.

Go share the joy today!