I can see clearly now.

Well, it's official. 

 It's Spring!  

Bring on the cleaning!  

A New Perspective!

I once heard a story of a woman that took her car to the mechanic because of a faulty windshield.  She used  the windshield wipers.  She bought new fluid to spray across the glass.  After all the trouble she went through, the mechanic reported back to her that the INSIDE of the windshield was simply dirty.  Once it was washed, she could see quite clearly.  

This sounds so silly, but how often do this with our perspective?  We often think troubles are over there, or because of that, or it's because they___fill in the blank.  Sometimes, we just need to start with ourselves.  Look inward.  How's our attitude?  Are we seeing things from a Godly perspective?  Are we doing what God wants for us?

Things don't get unclear overnight.  Just like the windshield, it can build up!  We can have a small issue or even a remark from a loved one that digs its heels in and keeps gnawing.  It chews itself deeper and deeper as we nurture it.  We sometimes do not let things go-- just yet.  We're not done brooding yet!    

We convince ourselves we are entitled to anger! What's the point in that?  Who wins?  You're not actually hurting the offender, you are making yourself miserable.  You are not allowing the power of forgiveness to work.  There is more loss than gain. 

Ephesians 4:26 Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry and do not give the devil a foothold. 

There is time. Wipe your slate clean.  Do not give satan any place to put his feet.  Knock him down by standing on the truth.  We are forgiven.  Extend that grace to those around you.