Three distinct perceptions shape our lives: our perception of God, ourselves, and our circumstances. Most people remain unaware of their importance and live by chance or fate. However, those who realize the power of these three perceptions shape their lives by believing and receiving the goodness of God.
The main perspective that shapes your life and future is your perception of God. Do you perceive Him as distant, angry, unpredictable, secretive, or as loving, giving, open, and approachable? Our understanding of God significantly influences how we approach life. Those who perceive God as loving, open, and available—those who agree with His Word, believe His promises, and seek His Spirit—will have a different outlook on life compared to those who cling to a view that life is one of chance or fate.
The Bible says, "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning" (James 1:17). Everything good in our lives is a perfect gift from our Father in heaven, who never changes. God is not the author of confusion and the evil that comes in life. Yet religion has often depicted a controlling God with inexplicable reasons for the disasters attributed to Him.
Ultimately, your perspective on God has a profound impact on your life.
The second perception that profoundly impacts your life is your self-image. Our self-image can be a powerful force or a destructive one. When we comprehend how God perceives us, as His children born of His Spirit, we can find comfort in our inherent value and eternal worth.
"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them" (Ephesians 2:10).
God created us. We are of such immense value to Him that He was willing to sacrifice his life for our redemption! Your self-worth should be firmly rooted in God's love, rather than being defined by your fears and self-doubts.
Our third perception, our view of life's circumstances, is influenced by the first two: our perception of God and ourselves. Do our circumstances dictate our fate, or has the Lord equipped us to reign in life (Romans 5:17)? One approach leaves us susceptible to fate, while the other empowers us to walk in faith, overcoming the lies of a defeated deceiver and witnessing God's will manifesting in our lives.
My spirit is the part of me that is born of God (John 3:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 3:9). The spirit part of me always overcomes. If I'm not overcoming in life, it's because I'm not walking after the Spirit (Romans 8:1). I'm now a new creation in Christ and have a new identity, which is my spiritual self, not the flesh. Until I put my faith in Christ alone, walking after the Spirit and intentionally clothing myself in my new nature, the flesh will always overcome me. But if I want to be an overcomer in Jesus Christ, I put my faith in Him and walk after the Spirit. Then I don't live a life of chance, and I'm not subject to fate. I live a life of purpose, I'm subject to God, and the devil flees (James 4:7).
These perceptions shape your life. God is always good toward you, and He never changes. He never violates His nature. The image you have of yourself is paramount. If your self-worth is not rooted in God's love, you will lack self-confidence and not feel worthy of God's goodness.
You are born of God in Jesus Christ. You have received the power of God to overcome the devil, your deceiver, whom Jesus cursed on the cross and overcame. Be renewed in your mind by the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:23). Put your faith in Christ, and always follow the Holy Spirit. Continuously seek Him, chase after Him, and continually put on your new man (Ephesians 4:24). You shall evidence God's will manifesting in your life.
"For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith" (1 John 5:4).
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