URBAN LIFE INSPIRATION
By M. Roberts I’ve always loved the beauty and majesty of the fall season. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we have nestled in the backdrop picturesque views of Mt. Rainier, the Olympic and Cascade Mountain Ranges. Tree leaves convert water and sunlight into glucose (their food source) through photosynthesis. The glorious red, yellow and orange colors we see are caused by a reduction of the amount of chlorophyll in the leaves which is what allows them to maintain their green color. In the very same manner for which we have the ability to choose to recognize or dismiss the beauty of nature; we also have the ability to choose to recognize the existential beauty that exists in people, our opportunities, as well as, our trials. It is a choice. She may choose to see the potential in her opportunities, choose to see the best in people and/or choose to see the best that life has to offer. Her perspective dictates her outlook. Jeremiah 29:11 NKJV of the Bible states: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” There is not only hope in that verse, but also reassurance. Everyone can choose to see the beauty in our lives, our opportunities and in all people because God chooses to see the beauty in us, as well as give us a future and a hope. Your present circumstances today do not dictate the outcome for your future. There is real beauty in that irrefutable fact. In fact, beauty can be found in practically any situation; if one looks hard enough. It’s all in how you choose to view the circumstances. If you are going through a difficult trial that is really testing your patience and your faith, remember the aforementioned assurance from God’s word. The leaves on the trees return to being green in the spring after photosynthesis begins to occur again. If the Lord provides for the trees, flowers, plants, birds and other animals; how much more would he be willing to do for those who were created in His glorious image? Neither doubt, worry, fear nor depression is from God. Every test ultimately yields a testimony, every challenge brings forth opportunity and every doubt, worry and concern provides a premise from which to rejoice, praise and realize the beauty of a future and a hope that the Lord has designed specifically for you. It’s all in what you choose to see. May you always continually choose to recognize the beauty that is already in you and around you, and gain strength from the promise of beautiful things to come, with an assurance of hope for the future.
M. Roberts is a motivational speaker, marketing consultant and trainer. He is the author of three books. To contact M. Roberts send and email to mroberts@creativemarketinggroup.net 19