Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear

Have you noticed the warning “objects in mirror are closer than they appear” engraved onto your car’s side mirrors?

On the passenger side of an automobile, a convex mirror is used. This makes object appear smaller than if they were viewed in a flat mirror or looked at directly… this is known as perspective distortion.

I wonder how often we have perspective distortion?

I wonder how often we have perspective distortion – causing us to see God as distant, cold and angry?

I wonder how often we have perspective distortion – causing us to see people as a threat to guard against?

I wonder how often we have perspective distortion – causing us to see life as difficult, heavy and burdensome?

Grace changes our perspective.

It changes how we see things.

Grace causes us to see God as our kind, loving, caring Heavenly Father who is for us, not against us.

Grace causes us to see people as God’s kids, worthy of our interest, time, love, respect and compassion.

Grace causes us to see life as a gift – precious and to be cherished; to be enjoyed and lived to the full.

Grace fuels and empowers us to love God, people and life.