"Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the LORD. 6 They are like stunted shrubs in the desert, with no hope for the future. They will live in the barren wilderness, in an uninhabited salty land. 7 But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence.' Jeremiah 17:5-7 NLT
Is the glass half empty or half full? Are you an optimist or a pessimist? What you decide will describe the way you look at your life, in general. When faced with a major problem, many cry out, 'It's impossible, it can't be done'. This is the usual statement of the pessimist, the one with the half empty glass. This person from the start, finds loop holes that will turn into traps further down the line. It is good to view the situation and plan to avoid the risks because this is wise. However, when a person blatantly refuses to accept the possibility that it can be overcome, it turns into pessimism.
The person who has a half full glass is the optimist. No matter what, this person sees a way through situations because of positive thoughts. This is the hallmark of the optimist. Whatever faces this person doesn't stop them, no matter how difficult things may be. They are always looking for solutions and never give up trying. This is the person God can use in His army. He or she have the shield of faith and the sword of the spirit (Ephesians 6:14-17).
Mind you, rain falls upon the optimist and the pessimist, the difference is, the optimist remembers to take his umbrella with him. The optimist has the same kind of troubles, which include, illness, lack of funds, accidents and other problems. However, the optimist doesn't sit around moping about it, He prays and seeks God's help and stands up and remembers how the Lord has helped in the past and knows, He will again. Yes, he can be tempted to attend 'pity parties' but, he decides against this because it will only drag him down lower than he already is. Therefore, he stands and continues to stand.
Where are you at this time? The SAS have a motto, 'Who Dares Wins'. How about applying this to your service for God and adopting the motto, 'Who Prays Wins' After all, we are in a battle and He has called each of us to His Elite troop, the SGS - Special God Squad. You may smile but, the SAS are one of the best in combat but God is calling believers to be the best in His Elite troop of believers. So pray and be optimistic.
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