The Powerful Positive Outlook

January 13

Success is Never Ending; Failure is Never Final. Robert H. Schuller,

The above quote reminds me of something said to a rising young executive--"The faster you go up, the faster you go up." It's true. Success builds on itself. The person who anticipates success and not only strives toward it but THINKS it, will not be disappointed. It goes along with the Biblical admonition about the power we have in our thoughts, "As a man thinks in his heart, so is he," Proverbs 23:7, and the power we have in our words, “Life and death are in the power of the tongue," Proverbs 18:21.

Cultivate a positive outlook within yourself. Let your faith build you up, stabilize and strengthen you. Nurture your faith. The Bible admonishes that we remind ourselves of the things the Lord has helped us through (Psalm 126:3). We should reflect upon His faithfulness to other people, too, for in reflecting upon His goodness, we will be encouraged to trust Him in our current situation.

We should be mindful to share the truth of His goodness and faithfulness with our children so they will grow up in the expectation of God's abiding presence and power and love in effect in their lives. Deuteronomy 4:9 states clearly that we must ponder the good things God has done for us and we must be diligent to share them with our children and grandchildren. If we reflect upon the times He has made a way of escape in our difficulty when there appeared to be no way, we will boldly trust for His help in our current situation.

As Robert Schuller states, the difficulties of life are temporary. The Lord has promised, "In the world you shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world," John 16:33, Whatever trial we face, we know HE has a solution for it and He invites us to, "Cast your care upon Him, for He cares for you," I Peter 5:7. Let Jesus be your Helper today and forever. There is nothing you and He cannot overcome together. Because of JESUS, YOU are, in spite of trial, "more than a conqueror," Romans 8:37.