I have not seen a scientific study on the subject, but it seems to me that people’s expectations and attitude have an effect on how things work for them. When people tend to expect things will work out, and are optimistic, it seems like things tend to go well for them. On the other hand, people that tend to see and talk about the negative results, and tend to expect that things will not work out, tend to get what they expect.
The Bible appears to allude to this in a couple passages. Proverbs 11:27 says, “Whoever seeks good finds favor, but evil comes to one who searches for it.” Though used in a little different context, Galatians 6:7 says, “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.”
As Christians, we know God loves us, and is watching over us. We also know that we are saved for eternity. With this foundation, how can we not be optimistic and move forward expecting good things.
Dear Lord, you have offered peace to those who follow you, and we should have joy knowing that you care for us. Help us move forward therefore, seeking good as Proverbs says and expect the favor you promise. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
I’ve worked over the years with many a folk who never saw any good in anything or anyone. The glass was always half full or empty. Being around them was depressing.
I knew a man in church who was dying of cancer. Near the end of his life while in a wheelchair and very weak but never missing church if anyone asked him how he was doing he would say,”I’am blessed.” That attitude was an encouragement to me and still is.
We are the light of the world. No amount of darkness will prevent Gods light, that’s in us, from shinning unless we cover it ourselves.
As I put the American flag outside my house this Memorial Day I want to say how proud I am to all who protect and serve and have served and died to protect these United States. I am patriotic. This country is far from perfect but I love America. For the most part we are good because America’s people are good and we are a blessed nation because of our Jehovah God and because we stand with Israel and we better not ever forget that. I put our flag up and underneath it the Israel flag. The nation that stands with Israel will be blessed. This is a promise from God.
This is not political. It’s just the absolute truth from the Holy word of God. Amen!
Be great full! Enjoy your family! Help someone! Encourage someone! Laugh and be full of the spirit! Eat some BBQ!
Happy Memorial Day!