“An optimist will tell you the glass is half-full; the pessimist, half-empty; and the engineer will tell you the glass is twice the size it needs to be.” – Oscar Wilde
It may seem odd to many, but I feel that one of the results of sincere and abiding faith in Jesus should be optimism. Optimism doesn’t pay attention to present ordeals. It is instead a fuel for vitality and hope to keep going when others would have already given up. Optimism born through the inspiration of faith allows us to turn toward the future and continue to move forward with a song on our hearts, proclaiming God’s victory in reclaiming that future for sinners who seek His forgiveness. Further, optimism will not allow us to abandon that promise to the enemy, because it also reminds us that the Engineer who designs and builds that future is currently working to make sure we are getting moved into a mansion built just for us. (One that will be the perfect size.)
"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." - James 1: 2-3
May you always look on the bright side of any trial… and may you realize that the bright side is bright because Jesus is there ahead of you to light the way.
Love in Christ,
Chris
It may seem odd to many, but I feel that one of the results of sincere and abiding faith in Jesus should be optimism. Optimism doesn’t pay attention to present ordeals. It is instead a fuel for vitality and hope to keep going when others would have already given up. Optimism born through the inspiration of faith allows us to turn toward the future and continue to move forward with a song on our hearts, proclaiming God’s victory in reclaiming that future for sinners who seek His forgiveness. Further, optimism will not allow us to abandon that promise to the enemy, because it also reminds us that the Engineer who designs and builds that future is currently working to make sure we are getting moved into a mansion built just for us. (One that will be the perfect size.)
"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." - James 1: 2-3
May you always look on the bright side of any trial… and may you realize that the bright side is bright because Jesus is there ahead of you to light the way.
Love in Christ,
Chris
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