My glass is half full…
Often used as a litmus test to measure a person’s view, your answer to this question can generally be used to tell if you are an optimist or a pessimist.
Google defines an optimist as a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future and a pessimist as a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
As for the woman with the issue of blood...
For she said to herself, “If only I may touch His garment, I shall be made well.” Matthew 9:21
...she was confident she’d receive her healing with the slightest touch of Jesus’ robe. That’s more than optimism, that’s faith in action!
But her faith was not in a simple act of the universe. Her faith was in the power of The Almighty God. She believed God had ultimate control and authority. She trusted that Jesus Christ had the power to heal. She was right.
The same holds true today. So, while my glass is half full, my optimism is not based on happenstance or the universe. It’s based on what I believe about God.
I believe God always has our best interest in mind. I believe God loves us so much that He sent His only son (Jesus Christ) to die for our sins. I believe God always answers our prayer, but sometimes, God says “No” because “YES” is not always best!
Challenge: Consider possible responses from God regarding your prayer request
- Yes
- No
- Wait
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