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bluidkiti · 03-17-2014, 11:38 AM

Perspective From The Clouds By Dennis Fisher

I have heard of You . . . but now my eye sees You. —Job 42:5

In 1927 the silent film Wings, a World War I film about two American aviators, won the first Academy Award for Best Picture. When it was being filmed, production stopped for several days. Frustrated producers asked the director why. He responded: “All we have is blue sky. The conflict in the air will not be as visible without clouds. Clouds bring perspective.” He was right. Only by seeing aerial combat with clouds as a backdrop could the viewer see what was really going on.

We often wish for blue skies instead of storm clouds. But cloudy skies may reveal God’s faithfulness. We gain perspective on how God has been faithful in our trials as we look back on the clouds.

At the beginning of his terrible suffering, Job lamented: “May the day perish on which I was born . . . . May a cloud settle on it” (Job 3:3-5). His experience of despair continued for a long time until God spoke. Then Job exclaimed, “I have heard of You . . . but now my eye sees You” (42:5). Job had encountered the sovereign Creator, and that changed his perspective on God’s purposes.

Do clouds of trouble fill your skies today? Sooner than you think, God may use these clouds to help you gain perspective on His faithfulness.
God, give us wings to rise above
The clouds of trial that block the sun,
To soar above gray skies and see
The love and goodness of Your Son. —Sper

Often the clouds of sorrow reveal the sunshine of His face. —Jasper

MajestyJo · 03-19-2014, 01:26 AM

This reminds me of the pink cloud of early recovery, and my sponsor told me that I did not have to leave it as long as I kept in touch with reality.

If you are not enjoying recovery, what are you doing wrong?

When you are in the clouds, look down at your life and see it for what it is, not what you would have it be, or what you think it should be.

When I think of clouds, I think of lying in the fields of alfalfa, making angels, which brought out the smell of the clover, and watching the clouds going by and looking for pictures. A long ago experience and yet I still remember.

03-17-2014, 11:38 AM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,711	Perspective From The Clouds Perspective From The Clouds By Dennis Fisher I have heard of You . . . but now my eye sees You. —Job 42:5 In 1927 the silent film Wings, a World War I film about two American aviators, won the first Academy Award for Best Picture. When it was being filmed, production stopped for several days. Frustrated producers asked the director why. He responded: “All we have is blue sky. The conflict in the air will not be as visible without clouds. Clouds bring perspective.” He was right. Only by seeing aerial combat with clouds as a backdrop could the viewer see what was really going on. We often wish for blue skies instead of storm clouds. But cloudy skies may reveal God’s faithfulness. We gain perspective on how God has been faithful in our trials as we look back on the clouds. At the beginning of his terrible suffering, Job lamented: “May the day perish on which I was born . . . . May a cloud settle on it” (Job 3:3-5). His experience of despair continued for a long time until God spoke. Then Job exclaimed, “I have heard of You . . . but now my eye sees You” (42:5). Job had encountered the sovereign Creator, and that changed his perspective on God’s purposes. Do clouds of trouble fill your skies today? Sooner than you think, God may use these clouds to help you gain perspective on His faithfulness. God, give us wings to rise above The clouds of trial that block the sun, To soar above gray skies and see The love and goodness of Your Son. —Sper Often the clouds of sorrow reveal the sunshine of His face. —Jasper __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

03-19-2014, 01:26 AM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	This reminds me of the pink cloud of early recovery, and my sponsor told me that I did not have to leave it as long as I kept in touch with reality. If you are not enjoying recovery, what are you doing wrong? When you are in the clouds, look down at your life and see it for what it is, not what you would have it be, or what you think it should be. When I think of clouds, I think of lying in the fields of alfalfa, making angels, which brought out the smell of the clover, and watching the clouds going by and looking for pictures. A long ago experience and yet I still remember. __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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