day 187: Window Office Views

Every company has some form of hierarchy and perks, even companies who say they don't, still do. A reoccurring perk that can be found in a company is where does one have their desk and chair located. While many of the technology companies and start-ups abandoned offices years ago for open cubicles and an open environment, even there where your cube or desk is located comes with title and stature. In an office environment the most coveted location is the "corner office". In that location you get at least two sides that have windows. I have gotten in my career a chance to visit some pretty cool corner offices and what makes them stand out usually is the view that you have either overlooking a city, sitting just above street level or looking out over the countryside. Regardless of what company, the window location is usually prime. I once worked in a manufacturing factory location where my office didn't have any windows and I can remember days where I had no idea what was happening outside and I had to get up and walk outside or go down the hall to a window office just to get a glimpse for perspective. I find that being able to look out the window and take in the activity, whether it be city or open landscape, can be good for opening up one's mind. And, when you look out and take stock of what you see, you can see God's creations which should always be a trigger and reminder for us of the true bigger picture. One nice reminder whenever I see a bird and think about God putting that bird here on this earth is the verse out of Psalm 91:4; ""He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings..." Today as you work and during the times when you get a moment to look out the window and let your mind wander for a moment, look for one of God's creations and then put that small creation in perspective to you and what you are doing for God and what He is doing for you. Like that bird on the sill or in the air, God has put his feathers and wings over each of us to give us protection and covering. The view from the window is all about perspective and as we know, the perspective we take and have about our work and life can and should be different from others. Today, take your covering from God and your broader perspective and see if you can share with it someone else who may be looking and in need for a little of both, and who may just need a new window view of life.

Reference: Psalm 91:4 (New Living Testament)