Optimism Fueled By Faith, Hope And Love
Thursday January 11, 2018
Doughnuts have both dough and holes when they are first cut, but they don’t look good or taste good until they’ve been fried in hot oil or baked in a hot oven to enhance their flavour. In the most famous “Love Chapter” of the Bible, we find these three qualities – faith, hope, and love blended together to produce character in a person. An individual with these characteristics can persevere through many circumstances in life and provide sweetness to those they encounter.
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. (1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT)
Early in recovery, life is filled with many challenges. However, we can have optimism during these difficult times because God is good, and He is good to us. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. (Psalm 118:1 NLT)
When life is challenging, God assures us of His help. On that basis we can be optimistic that we will successfully meet and come through every difficulty. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. (1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT)
No matter how tough life may be, we can operate with an optimistic outlook because we know that God is at work on our behalf and will bless us as we journey through each situation successfully. God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. (James 1:12 NLT) May faith, hope, and love, be the foundation on which we build our lives each day. This is optimism grounded in the truth that God is with us and God is for us.
PRAYER: Loving God, Whatever my circumstances, help me to look to You with faith, hope and love. I am in awe of Your faithfulness. Strengthen me to build my life on the truth of Your word. Amen
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