Early, if not first, on the list of qualities we need to build in our new life with God in recovery is optimism grounded in faith – faith that trusts in God, learns from God, and builds on the promises that God gives in the Bible. We are often encouraged to be optimistic rather than pessimistic. Faith is the key building block to this transition.
And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. (Hebrews 11:6 NLT)
Faith that gives us reason for a positive outlook in life is rooted in the fact that God exists, and that God cares about us. Without faith in God there’s no reason to pray or expect to be protected from anything that might happen to us. Thankfully, God does exist and is watching over us each day. As we bring our hearts and the events of our lives before Him in prayer, God responds to our situations with wisdom and understanding beyond all that we could ask for or imagine.
Optimism rooted in faith grows in us as we not only hear but also act on the truth of God’s word. Even if we don’t understand how it all works together, we can confidently build our lives on the truth of the scriptures.
Jesus said, I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible. (Matthew 17:20 NLT)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to see my life and the circumstances around me with Your eyes. Give me the courage to act on the little faith I have and to look to You to direct my path. As You strengthen and bless me, help me to strengthen and bless others. Amen
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