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Up On The Roof
Guys, you will probably understand this analogy better than the ladies, but the principal applies to all of us. When's the last time you spent some time on your roof? Seriously. The Maple tree seeds have been overly abundant this spring in case you haven't noticed. And when you have a large tree near your house, where do the seeds land? Yep, in the gutter. So today was the day to clean them out. I took a little rest and sat down in the middle of the apex of the roof. And as I sat there, I was mesmerized at the different view of things I could see from that vantage point. Even the neighborhood noises sounded different from up there.
Before I went back to my cleaning, God whispered; "You need to do this in your life from time to time too." How true! Often times we get so focused on the moment, we lose perspective. We need to find a new vantage point and sit down for a few minutes to observe our lives from another position. A change in perspective gives you revelation and new insight. And with the new information you can approach circumstances differently. Maybe you can't physically get on "your roof," but you can take a time out to gather new information. Make some notes, do some research, ask for advice from a third party; whatever it takes to help you gain a new perspective. With it will come a fresh spirit and renewed confidence to continue on your journey.Greg Tutwiler, CCLC, BCPC
Scripture verses are from the NIV unless otherwise indicated.
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Greg Tutwiler is a Certified Christian Life Coach (CCLC) a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor (BCPC), a member of the AACC and UNTCI, an Affiliate Coach, Discipleship Coach and Coach Trainer, with Blueprint For Life Institute, an ordained minister with UNTC, and co-founder of EveryManAlive ministry and TrueLife Church. Greg is also the author of the books, "Stand Your Ground," available at Amazon.com, Passages, and The Transformational Life Journal. You can visit his web site at www.freedomliving.org, or email him at coach@freedomliving.org. |
