So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Bible Verses About Perspective
God’s Perspective on Our Lives
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Isaiah 55:8-9
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Psalm 37:23
The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him;
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Matthew 10:29-31
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Psalms 139:13-14
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Philippians 4:19
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Seeing Challenges through God’s Eyes
James 1:2-3
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
2 Corinthians 4:17-18
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
John 16:33
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Psalms 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Romans 5:3-4
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Our Thoughts vs. God’s Thoughts
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Colossians 3:2
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
Proverbs 12:15
The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
Ecclesiastes 7:12
Wisdom preserves those who have it.
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Matthew 6:25-26
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
Proverbs 4:23
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Romans 12:2
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
1 Corinthians 2:16
For who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
Choosing Joy and Gratitude
Psalm 100:4
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Psalms 126:3
The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
Psalm 30:5
For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
Ecclesiastes 3:12-13
I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Proverbs 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Psalm 9:1
I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
Psalms 34:1
I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Perspective in Relationships
1 John 4:19
We love because he first loved us.
Galatians 6:2
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Philippians 2:3-4
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Proverbs 27:17
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Matthew 7:12
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
Romans 14:19
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Colossians 3:13
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Ephesians 4:2-3
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Luke 6:31
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Finding Hope in God’s Perspective
Psalm 42:5
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Psalm 33:20-22
We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Psalm 25:5
Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
Proverbs 23:18
There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
Isaiah 40:31
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.
Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
Psalms 130:5
I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.
Final Thoughts
Looking through the lens of God’s perspective changes everything for us. We learn to trust Him in times of uncertainty and challenge. His thoughts are above ours, reminding us to find peace and joy in Him. The importance of gratitude and love in our relationships is clear, as we are called to reflect His love in our lives.
We must remember to focus on what truly matters, placing our trust and hope in God. As we shift our perspective, we learn to see the beauty in our lives and the world around us. This transformation anchors us in faith and encourages us to be more loving and resilient.