Rorschach

I started back to school this week. The class I am taking, Appraisal of the Individual, is all about ways to assess those that we will be seeing in counseling. 

We were discussing the history of assessment and the Rorschach test was brought up. You know Rorschach.....those weird ink-blot type cards that can look like something straight out of a serial killer's mind. 

Our professor, Dr. Rice, stated that when people are being evaluated with these, they fare much better when they take in the entire image on the card, rather than just focusing in on smaller aspects of it. 

Those who were able to view the bigger picture had a healthier all-around view on life and had healthier mindsets. 

It resonated with me that I, too, tend to have an all-around healthier mindset when I am able to focus on the big picture rather than zeroing in on one area of my life. 

And what is the big picture?

That life is not about being comfortable or seeking my own way on things. 

That I am called to love and bless others. 

That God will supply all of my needs. That God has a purpose for my life. That God loves me. 

Colossians 3:1-4 says, "So if you're serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ - that's where the action is. See things from his perspective."

I have a feeling all of life would make more sense if I was constantly attuned to God's perspective. 

This message was reaffirmed to my heart this morning in church, when our pastor's message was all about God's calling and purpose for us. Then Pastor Beard said, "Everything we do is to be taken in the light of eternity."

Life is lived best by taking my eyes off of myself and looking to God. By looking to God, I am able to trust His plan........even when nothing seems to make sense. When I stop fighting for my own way all the time, I am able to relax and feel God's love for others flow through me. He is better able to use me when I let go of my own plans. Now if only I didn't need so many reminders of these things. 

Rorschach, Rorschach, Rorschach. 

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On another random note, Lifelight is this weekend! We ventured out on Friday so Finn could experience his first music festival. It was a wonderful time - we got to hear some awesome music, see great friends that we haven't seen in awhile, and participate in a cool ministry. 

Listening to his first band!

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