perspective

Lots going on in my heart right now.

I feel like I'm hanging on to God by my fingernails.

I have to keep reminding myself that life is all about perspective.

Any situation can be beautiful if I look at it the right way.

So, I took some opportunities this weekend to change my perspective.

And these pictures are reflective of a heart that is trying to see things from another angle.

Trying to find beauty in the odd and difficult.

It's all good.

The messes.

The disorganization.

The fact that although I've picked up the floor sixteen times today, there are still toys lingering in corners and under chairs.

because pretty soon, the season of loving littles will be over

and I will long for them to come home and leave my house looking like it does today

And even though I'm anxious about the what ifs, I'm telling myself that the valley is where growth happens.

Trying not to think so much about wishing I were on the mountain top, and looking for the beauty here in the shadows.

It's all about perspective, right?
Here is what I know for sure:
"with the Lord there is unfailing love" - Psalm 130 v. 7

As I read on, in Psalm 131, David tells the Lord that he has "stilled and quieted his soul" despite the "depths" from which he's calling out.

I like that.  And this, too: "I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me."  Psalm 131 v. 1

He's reminding me to let it go.  God can handle all the what ifs.

At the end of the day, You're still in control, Lord.

And that is enough.