What Hiking Taught Me About Perspective—and Prayer
God’s love: higher, deeper, wider, longer, everlasting.
My dad is an avid hiker. He’s climbed Mt. Whitney—the tallest mountain in the continental U.S.—more times than I can count. I was never eager to hike it myself, but I always loved the peaceful picnics in Whitney Portal at its base.
Even if you’ve only hiked a modest trail, you know that view changes everything. The higher you go, the more you see. Things that felt massive or messy up close take on a different shape from above.
That image came to mind recently as I read Paul’s letter to the Ephesians:
“…that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power… to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ…”
(Ephesians 3:17–18)
It’s hard to grasp that kind of love when you’re in the thick of life—navigating your inbox, managing your caseload, putting out fires, trying to lead with both competence and compassion.
But God always sees the big picture.
He sees what we can’t:
The ripple effects.
The deeper needs.
The unseen opportunities.
Even when His answer is not yet or not this way, it comes from a perspective that’s far higher—and a love that’s deeper—than we can imagine.
💼 Business Application:
As a professional, it’s easy to get caught in the trenches—focused on deadlines, deliverables, and day-to-day decisions. But if you’re following a bigger calling through your work, you know this already:
You need both strategy and perspective.
So here’s what this passage reminded me:
1. Ask clearly.
It’s okay to ask God for specific outcomes—for clarity in your messaging, ideal-fit clients, margin in your schedule. He delights in your boldness and your trust.
2. Trust the higher view.
You only see today’s challenges. God sees how it all fits together. If something feels like a no or a delay, trust that He’s protecting or redirecting—not ignoring.
3. Your insight matters.
Whether you’re drafting a proposal or preparing for a client conversation, remember: you have a perspective they don’t yet have. That’s why they hired you. Steward it well.
4. The journey has layers.
Some weeks are full of traction and clarity. Others feel uphill. Your endurance isn’t just about hustle—it’s also about spiritual fuel. Don’t forget to pause and recharge.
If you’ve been too close to your own messaging to see what’s working (and what’s not), let’s shift your vantage point.
The Strategic Copy Review gives you a strategic, outside perspective from someone who understands service-based businesses and how real clients make decisions.
We’ll look at your site through the lens of clarity, connection, and conversion—so you can lead with confidence.
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