Perspective In The Valley Sample

Perspective As Worship

There is perhaps nothing more powerful than to find the ability to worship in the face of suffering. The entire book of Job is an ode to the power of worship. We often talk about Job as a book of perseverance. We talk about it as an example of faith. But we sometimes neglect the substantial power of worship as a theme in the book of Job.

In the face of unbearable tragedy, Job’s reaction is worship. The Bible says, “Job stood up and tore his robe in grief. Then he shaved his head and fell to the ground to worship.” Isn’t that incredible? He finds a way to be thankful, to celebrate who God is. He grieves. He asks questions. He struggles. But he holds true to a perspective that does not waiver based on these circumstances, no matter how horrendous. 

We think of perspective as just a way we view the world, something simple and easy that can be adjusted, blown around by the wind. But perspective is the choice we make about what we accept as true.

This is an act of worship.

Declaring truth, clinging to it, and trusting in the journey it takes us on is a difficult enterprise. Like Job, we have the ability to choose a perspective of thankfulness and adoration. Worship can strengthen and fill you with peace in the midst of the valley.