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Optimism Fueled By Love

Thursday March 2, 2017

Of the three important things we need in order to have a positive outlook on life, love is the greatest.  Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.  (1 Corinthians 13:13 NLT) 




Faith and hope remind us that God exists and that God is always with us.  God has demonstrated that He is reliable and His promises are sure.  We can confidently rely on His goodness and mercy which is available to us today. 

The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.  The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him.  (Lamentations 3:22-23, 25 NLT)


“Love covers a multitude of sins” is another truth we can rely on. Our bold claims about being confident to face the day often cover feelings of vulnerability as we are aware that we don’t always live up to our ideals.  Fortunately, God’s love for us is unfailing, no matter how many errors in judgment we may make. He will correct us, but He will never cease to love us.

God says: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness."  (Jeremiah 31:3 NLT)



We can dare to be optimistic today because God’s love helps us when we are weak.  God’s love is available to us when we come to Him.  God’s love works for good in all life situations.

Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.  So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.  (2 Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 4:16 NLT)



PRAYER: Gracious God, Thank You that Your love is unfailing and Your mercy is from everlasting to everlasting for all who call on You.  I once again turn my will and my life over to Your care.  AMEN


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