Will This Matter in 5 Years?

The word ‘filter’ has been a bit of an unofficial theme with me this month. I’m asking you (and myself) over and over in different ways ‘what lens should I see this through’? Finding a different viewpoint or perspective is just an amazing tool — if we stop to look for it. Here are a few questions to ask God (and yourself) to help you decide if this will matter to you in 5 years or not. (Whatever ‘this’ is in the moment for you)

Are there any truly long-term consequences of this event or this moment?

Am I making this decision or looking at this situation out of fear or a desire to please others?

How does this situation or event impact the important people in my life?

Seems like almost nothing passes through this filter without a ‘meh’ response.