Session 1 of 7

Before you change your circumstances, you have to change your perspective. That's the key to this entire series. When you have your perspective, it's an optical obstacle. When you have God's perspective, it's an opportunity. The Apostle Paul wrote the book of Philippians from a prison cell — chained to Roman soldiers, awaiting trial before Caesar, possibly facing beheading. Yet the dominant theme of his letter is joy. How? Because Paul saw his chains not as a setback but as a setup for the gospel to advance. What happened to him actually served to advance the gospel. Paul wasn't in prison by accident — he was positioned by God. You may feel stuck, defeated, or depleted right now. Your circumstances may not change in a week or a month or even a year. But you don't have to live stuck. God created you to experience life and freedom — even when your circumstances are less than favorable. You can experience hell on earth and still live with supernatural peace and joy on the inside. The key is learning to tap into God's perspective. He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion. Where you are is not where you stay. Rejoice in the Lord always — not because of your circumstances, but because of your Christ.