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Cotton-candy clouds danced beneath the small airplane—fluffy white stepping stones leading straight into heaven. Some rose hundreds of feet in the air like massive snow sculptures pointing the way. Others floated by my window on a lazy blue sky and seemed so real I could reach out and touch them. When we flew directly into one, it swallowed us, then quickly dissipated and moved out of our way.

The lush landscape beneath was broken by highways, rivers, patches of brown, and various shades of green. Housing developments and business complexes were laid out in perfect geometric fashion, as if designed by a master architect. Tiny cars crept along the roadways like a parade of ants searching for food. The higher we rose in the air, the smaller the trappings of this world appeared. The brightness of the sun reflected the majestic beauty of God’s creation, and my perspective on life shifted.

Sometimes I get so caught up in my own little world that I forget the bigger picture—the enormous, grand scheme of eternal things. Everyday life can become mundane and predictable. Problems can seem enormous and insurmountable. This is when I need to rise above the routine and get a different perspective: a view from above.

The Bible says we see only in part. God sees the big picture, painted with His eternal plan and purpose for our lives. At times He allows us a glimpse into the vastness of His kingdom and the reason for which we exist. In His loving and gentle manner, He reminds us it’s not about us but about Him. His plan. His purpose.

My walk with God is much like my flight. Just as things appeared smaller from thousands of feet in the air, the closer I draw to my Father, the smaller and more insignificant my problems become. That’s when I’m reminded that God is sovereign, and He holds my life in His hands. He is concerned about everything that concerns me. Nothing escapes His attention. Floating high above the clouds brings a sense of awe. Trusting God and walking hand in hand with Him, brings joy, peace, and an assurance that everything will work out the way it’s supposed to.

Rise above your problems today by letting God give you a divine, eternal perspective.

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