Difference in Perspective

I've been reading a book by Emily Freeman, Love Life and See Good Days. The first chapter talks about having a change of perspective. I suggest everyone to read this book.

Several times things seem like they are going terribly wrong, but if you change your perspective it can always be better. She tells a story of Jesus where his disciples had traveled far to hear him speak. There was no place to eat within three days and he didn't want to have them faint if he had them fast, so he decided to feed them. BUT there were 7 loaves of bread and a few fishes for 4,000 people. He brake and was able to feed everyone with some to spare. Later that day, his apostles realized they had forgotten the leftover pieces of bread while on the boat. They found a loaf of bread on the boat, but it wouldn't be enough for everyone. They  began to discuss among themselves as to how they would split it, when the Savior said, "beware of the leaven of the Pharisees." In other words, do not doubt and tempt the Lord as the Pharisees did. They continued to discuss the dividing of the bread, coming to a conclusion when he asked, "Why reason ye because ye have no bread? Have ye eyes, see ye not?" The disciples had lost their focus. They had forgotten the lord's ability to perform miracles. He changed their perspective by reminding them of what he had done earlier that day and another time when he fed 5,000 with 5 loaves. He later asked "How is it that ye do not understand?" Christ was right there! And they forgot about the miracles he could do if they would just ask and have faith. They were so concerned with this one loaf of bread, they had forgotten about the goodness right before them, that Christ could fulfill their every need if they would just ask. Often times in our lives, we worry about the little things in our lives that are going wrong. When all we have to do, instead of complaining and trying to figure out the best option for us to do, we just have to ask in faith for help. Change your perspective and open your eyes to miracle before you. I'm not saying it's always easy to do, but it can be done in faith.
She later gives 3 of her own experiences as to how to change your perspective.

1. If you can't see clearly, pray for help and wait for the light to come. See things in a different light, Christ's light.
2. Laughter is healing. Know when you've made a mistake and laugh, it'll help you get through hard times.
3. See what is good in what would usually be disagreeable. Like dandelions. Instead of weeds, think of them each as an opportunity to make a wish. Discern the good in every situation.

I really enjoyed this chapter and hope to be able to change my perspective when things are rough, that I may see good days. Everything is not always as it seems. Something is always to be learned. Good can always be found at times where it seems impossible. All it takes is a change of perspective and faith. I want to always see good days. Again, I suggest everyone to read this book. I feel that the author was truly enlightened to write this uplifting book.