We live in an old village, with the church on the highest hill.  As we live nearly directly under this hill, looking up it seems high and reached only with effort.

Sometimes that is how I view things - problems and challenges look like this high hill!  Especially when you stand close and look up!

The other day as we were travelling out of town I looked back and saw the "High Hill" from a different perspective.  As our village lies surrounded by higher mountains The Church Hill looked very small in comparison!

That day God showed me that when feeling overwhelmed by circumstances, surroundings, people, whatever - I need to gain perspective!  I need to step back and look at Him - He is bigger than all my difficuties.  I need to gain perspective!