I've been thinking a lot about perspective lately and how it can make or break my attitude. I have a choice to make every day. I can choose gratitude or not. I can shake my fist at God and tell Him how unfair things are. Or, I can be still and listen, choosing to fix my eyes on what He has done, living in gratitude for them.

I saw a quote recently that has stuck with me. 

It said, "When we ask, "Why is this happening," we may not get an answer. But instead, when we ask, "How will I glorify God in this?" we will always have an answer."

What a beautiful way to go through life. I will always have an answer when I choose that perspective. 

When I choose to live life through the lens of gratitude and ask God how I can glorify Him through my circumstances...things change. Will it fix my problems immediately? Probably not. But, it will first address the most significant issue- my perspective. And I have learned throughout my life that this very thing is what He's after. He is after my heart.

And you know what? He's after your heart, too. I challenge all of us to ask ourselves today - how will I glorify God in this?

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