Your Glass

I am just about fed up with all the negativity an pessimism that surrounds me. We as Christians have no reason to be pessimistic, or have any kind of negative approach to anything. God said Himself, "No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you." Joshua 1:5, also in Deuteronomy 31:6,8. Then what do we have to fear? Worry about? Be disappointed for? Be pessimistic about? If something does not work out for you, and you love the Lord, do you not believe that something better is coming? "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28. My pastor says all the time, "If the enemy has our joy, then he has everything." The devil has already lost the battle for your soul, so what is left for him to attack? Your family? Your job? He will try to make you backslide, tempt you, keep you down so you can not do God's Will. But if you have a heart for God, and are following Him, the devil will attack your joy. You will see pictures that are devastating, be surrounded by totally negative people, or much worse... you might be tempted to watch the news. We as Christians need to keep our chin up! Stay optimistic, for if nothing else, Jesus died for you, so what do you need to be negative for? God has a plan for each and every one of us, and how can we do that plan if all we speak is doom and gloom? So I return to my title, how full is your glass? Are you a glass hall full person? Or a glass half empty person? David, a man after God's own heart, said, "My cup runneth over." Below are some inspirational verses, I pray that you read them and seek after God, for living the Christian life is a joy!
May God bless you all,
Matt
Psalm 31:24 "Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD."
Psalm 42:11 "Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again my Savior and my God!"
Psalm 71:14 "But I will keep on hoping for your help; I will praise you more and more."
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