Keeping Perspective

I came across this story today, courtesy of John Maxwell, and it really struck a nerve. How much of our energy do we spend conquering the urgent, the immediate? How would we live differently if we had a different perspective?

"The sculptor who carved Mount Rushmore was once asked if he did a perfect job of sculpting the
faces of the four presidents. 'No,' he replied. 'The nose of George Washington is about an inch
too long, but it's okay. In a thousand years, erosion will make it just right.' Talk about a good
perspective on time. He understood that great achievements don't happen overnight. Sometimes,
you have to wait a long time to see the results of your hard work."
 
Hebrews 12 has a bit to say about keeping an eternal perspective:
 
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."
 
That's my prayer for you today...keep perspective, don't lose heart.