Perspective

Today has been an interesting and challenging day. A week ago I accepted a new job with a new company. I signed the offer letter and put my 2 week notice in with the current company I work for. I felt really good about the opportunity and felt as though it was a huge blessing in my life. I was ready for the change. Today I received a phone call from the new company telling me that my offer was being rescinded. They said that it was no fault of my own but that they had some internal issues. I was devastated and of course my mind began running wild. It had been something that felt so good and would have been a big deal for me. So why is this happening? How do I react to this? I don't need another trial right now.......

There are many emotions that are running through me. As I work through this new trial I can't help but think of perspective. I could easily fall into the traps of despair, complaining, and contention. But where will that lead me? Most likely to a far worse state of disappointment and anger at the situation. It is so important that we keep our lives and the events that take place, good or bad, in proper perspective. Yes what happened today is a difficult thing but having a positive perspective allows me to see the benefits that can come from this. We must hope for the best and know that everything will be ok. Steven E. Snow said "Hope is an emotion that brings richness to everyday lives. It is the feeling that events will turn out for the best."

At the end of a challenging day it is comforting and reassuring to be able to kneel down and give thanks to a loving Heavenly Father. I know that he has our best interest at heart. I know that there are many times in life where things are just plain bad. You keep wondering when you will catch that break you have been hoping for. But if one door shuts another will open! We say that phrase all the time but do we believe it? That is where hope and perspective come in. We truly can hope for a better future. And as we go through the rollercoaster of life we can feel added peace and assurance through proper perspective of difficult trials.

I know that no matter the circumstance we can all hope for a better tomorrow. We all can endure. We all can hope in the Atonement and it's infinite powers to heal. Perspective.