A Prayer About Perspective

A prayer about Perspective

When I wonder if there’s a pattern to my life

Dear Lord,

From my human perspective, the world and events in my own life often seem to be random and unpredictable. But your Word clearly states that you are still in control and that people’s sinful ways do not ruin your sovereign plans. You can use even someone’s poor choices to fulfill your bigger plan—just as the unjust treatment Joseph suffered at the hands of his brothers fulfilled your plan to save Jacob’s descendants from famine and bring them to Egypt. I have faith in your eternal, comprehensive plan, and I believe that someday I will be able to see that you have made my life a beautiful tapestry. Right now I can see only sections of the back, with all of its knots and loose ends. But I trust that someday in heaven I will see the front in its entirety—the picture of world history and my own life from your perspective. How amazing that will be! So today give me the grace to interpret unexpected and even unwelcome circumstances as part of your grand plan. When I do, I know I’ll be able to embrace both the good and the bad, knowing that you are weaving a beautiful picture with my life.

The LORD will work out his plans for my life. Psalm 138:8