A new year is upon us and with it comes all kinds of resolutions and promises for personal change and growth (or shrinkage if the Christmas treats have had their way with us). All of us are feeling the financial squeeze in one way or another so we are banging out new budgets and looking to trim or add where we can. We are also on the verge of an historic moment in our country with the swearing in of our new President – someone we will need to diligently stand with in prayer and intercession (1Tim. 2:1-4) as he addresses huge challenges regarding our nation and the world.

As a follower of Jesus are you looking at your life and the events of the world around you through ‘eternal eyes’ – or do you have a tendency to react only to what you see with your senses? ‘Eternal eyes’ seek to understand God’s perspective and heart on things and recognize the greatness of His person and power. They also tend to respond as Henry Blackaby puts it, ‘looking for where God is working and joining Him in it’. No matter what happens they live with the perpetual belief that God’s heart is always to intervene to redeem – and therefore position themselves to be agents of redemptive activity.

As you begin this year, are you looking at who you relate to, what you do, and what has come your way through ‘eternal eyes’? If not, and you find yourself a bit stuck here, ask Jesus for fresh perspective from His vantage point and then watch what He will do!

~DB