We know that seeing the blessings in our lives opens us to new energy and creativity. There is an imaginary story about King Saul and the young David which demonstrates this. King Saul and young David are on the battle field confronting the enemy Philistine army. Out steps the great Philistine warrior, Goliath, a mountain of a man. Saul gasps in horror.
Life is obviously in the eyes of the beholder.
See the scene in your mind's eye. Here is Mary, a young girl betrothed to be married. An angel comes and tells her that she is to become pregnant by the Holy Spirit and that her son will be a holy child and grow into the king of Israel. Even with such good news in her heart, Mary is facing serious difficulties being pregnant and not yet married. In fulfilling this divine plan, she is facing severe hardships and vulnerability.