77. Finding Perspective Changes Everything

Sometimes you need to stop moving long enough to notice where you actually are.

In this reflection on Psalm 100, John Ortberg pulls over at a vista point and invites us to create a “vista point” in our own day: pause, look around, notice the beauty and goodness of God, and make a joyful noise.

John also shares the remarkable story of a $3 thrift-store jersey that turned out to be worth $90,000. It looked discarded, but it was a treasure.

Maybe you need that reminder too.

You are not self-made. You are the work of a master craftsman.

So pause today. Look around. Say “Wow.” Say “Thank You.” And don't miss the view.

In this episode: Psalm 100 • gratitude • joy • identity • God's creation • serving with gladness

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00:00 You Need a Vista Point Today
 00:26 Pull Over & Look Around
 00:43 Seeing Your Life From God's Perspective
 01:10 Psalm 100: Make a Joyful Noise
 01:32 All the Earth Is Invited
 01:51 John's Dad Makes a Joyful Noise
 02:14 “Why Don't You Just Say It, John?” 😂
 02:41 You Don't Need a Beautiful Voice
 03:01 How Can You Make a Joyful Noise Today?
 03:35 Notice What's Good
 03:48 Know That the Lord Is God
 04:14 There Is a God. It Is Not Me.
 04:44 God Is Pleased That You Exist
 05:07 The $3 Lakers Jersey
 05:32 Was It Really Wilt Chamberlain's?
 05:57 $3 Becomes $90,000
 06:23 You Are Not Self-Made
 06:50 You Are the Work of a Master Craftsman
 07:10 You Live in God's Pasture Today
 07:29 Serve the Lord With Gladness
 07:46 The Dog Situation Gets Worse 😂
 08:06 Pause. Look. Say Wow.
 08:21 You Are a Treasure