Quotes about Perspective

Unlike life, a work of art never gets taken for granted: it is always viewed against its precursors and predecessors.

My views of the missionary object are, indeed, different from what they were when I was first set on fire by Buchanan's 'Star in the East' six years ago. But it does not always happen that a closer acquaintance with an object diminishes our attachment and preference.

Happiness lies neither in vice nor in virtue; but in the manner we appreciate the one and the other, and the choice we make pursuant to our individual organization.

When you have vision it affects your attitude. Your attitude is optimistic rather than pessimistic.

I think that the greatest gift God ever gave man is not the gift of sight but the gift of vision. Sight is a function of the eyes, but vision is a function of the heart.

When I think of vision, I have in mind the ability to see above and beyond the majority.

I can't ask god why until I'm willing to ask why not.

a person could walk around in a prison of his or her own making and never be behind bars.

But what clouds our view is the Enemy's skill at cropping photos.

As long as our eyes are on the problem, and the solution lies within ourselves, the X's are going to pile up on the calendars of our fight, marking the days little to nothing has changed. But all that changes the day Jesus enters our Valley of Elah. The moment we stop staring at our giant and lock eyes with Jesus. The moment our hope shifts from us to him.

Worship is like corrective lenses for our souls, bringing God clearer into view. That's important for all of us, especially when life goes off the rails.

Worship puts God in focus. When the Almighty is in view, our giant's power over our thinking begins to flicker and fade.