"People only see what is visible, measurable. God sees into the heart. He not only forgives our failures, He sees successes where no one else does - not even ourselves. Only God can give us credit for the angry words we did not speak, the temptations we resisted, the patience and gentleness little noticed and long forgotten by those around us. Just being human gives us value in His eyes, and trying to live with integrity makes us successful before Him. God redeems us from the sense and fear of failure because He sees us as no human eyes can see us. Some religions teach that God sees so clearly that He knows all our shameful thoughts and nasty secrets. I prefer to believe that God sees us so clearly that He knows better than anyone else our wounds and sorrows, the scars on our hearts from having wanted to do more and do better, and being told by the world that we never would." ~Rabbi Harold Kushner

04 October 2008

the big picture

As mortals, we live somewhat finite lives. Having the truth in my life allows me to have a less finite perspective. Because of my knowledge of my Father in Heaven and my Savior provides me with the ability to have an eternal perspective. An eternal perspective is very valuable...probably invaluable...but I still, as a mortal, live in the finite world and struggle greatly with my day to day perspective...but I realized something today while listening to Elder Andersen during General Conference...though I may live in a finite world, with a finite mind...on a day to day basis...the eternal perspective is a blessing and a strength that I should not underestimate. But I curse it always...because it is so, so frustrating!
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