Optimism is "an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome."
I have been thinking lately, shouldn't this be our default mode as Christians?
"Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls." 1 Peter 1:8-9
"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
"Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4
"You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forever more." Psalm 16:11
" 'It is finished,' and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit." John 19:30b
"Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." Hebrews 13:7-8
"And he will swallow up on this mountain
the covering that is cast over all peoples,
the veil that is spread over all nations.
He will swallow up death forever; and the
Lord GOD will wipe away tears for all faces,
and the reproach of his people he will
take away from all the earth,
for the LORD has spoken.
It will be said on that day,
'Behold, this is our God; we have
waited for him, that he might save us.
This is the LORD; we have waited for him;
let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.' "
Isaiah 25:7-9
the covering that is cast over all peoples,
the veil that is spread over all nations.
He will swallow up death forever; and the
Lord GOD will wipe away tears for all faces,
and the reproach of his people he will
take away from all the earth,
for the LORD has spoken.
It will be said on that day,
'Behold, this is our God; we have
waited for him, that he might save us.
This is the LORD; we have waited for him;
let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.' "
Isaiah 25:7-9
Seems to me a valid case for looking towards the "best possible outcome" in all things. Something to think about...
1 comment:
In times of pessimism I often hear God telling me that he always works things for the good. It is for me the greatest the glass is always half full verse because soon, the Holy spirit wiil fill you right back up again... And joy comes in the morning. Great stuff, and may I say whoa what is this like 4 posts in one month? You go girl...:)
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