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The word “consider” comes from the Latin considerare — meaning “to look at closely, to observe the stars, to study attentively.” At its core, it calls us to pause, reflect, and look carefully before acting. To consider isn’t passive thought—it’s an active choice to look again, more deeply, from a higher perspective. It’s the art of weighing what is in light of what could be.

In Scripture, the word consider appears as a sacred invitation to reflection and faith. The New Testament uses it as a verb in several key passages:

• Luke 12:24: “Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap… yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!”

• Luke 12:27: “Consider how the wildflowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.”

• Hebrews 10:24: “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”

• Hebrews 12:3: “Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”

• James 1:2: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.”

Here’s the truth: we are always considering something.
Most people drift through life without realizing it. They constantly consider—what might go wrong, what could fall apart, what someone else might think, what failure could cost them. It’s a faithless free fall of fear and “what ifs.” That’s the default mode of the human heart: reaction, not reflection.

But to truly consider takes time. It requires slowing down, thinking things through, connecting the spiritual dots. It means stepping back long enough to see what God might be doing beneath the surface. When we allow ourselves to reflect, perspective begins to form—and from that perspective comes joy, gratitude, and peace. The anxiety lifts, and faith rises as we realize, “God’s got me, and He’s got this.”

That’s exactly what James 1:2 calls us toward—a radical reversal of how we normally think. It says, don’t just react—reframe. Yes, celebrate when life goes your way, but when it doesn’t, consider a different perspective—one of joy. Not shallow, temporary joy, but a mature, Godly joy that sees purpose in the pain and hope in the hardship. That kind of perspective doesn’t just relieve stress—it releases peace.

When we consider Him (Hebrews 12:3), our perspective shifts. We begin to see through God’s lens, not our limited one. What once looked impossible now looks intentional. What once felt like defeat becomes development. God is saying, “It’s not what it appears. I’m doing something in you.”

Learning to consider faithfully is like building a muscle—I call it your “Consider Muscle.” At first, it’s weak—strained by worry, fear, and negativity. But when trained through prayer, gratitude, reflection, and discipline, it strengthens. You begin to naturally think with faith instead of fear, hope instead of hesitation.

As a coach, this is what I love to do—help people liberate greatness by learning to consider faithfully. When you strengthen this muscle, you stop imagining what could go wrong and start envisioning what God can make right.

So today, slow down. Reflect. Connect the dots.
Then, flex your consider muscle.
Walk the path God is on—one of faith, love, and discipline.
Change your perspective, and you’ll change your path.
Faith grows where your attention goes.

Imagine Faithfully, 

Dave 

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