“I’m Optimistic”
If I were to pour a pitcher of water into a regular glass in the middle of your kitchen what would you think? Would you think “What a Mess that will make” or “That’s Overflowing”? What if I told you that’s how Jesus pours His blessings out on you every morning…to OVERFLOW! The perspective we have on them is what makes all of the difference! When we see our cup runneth over how do we react?
4 Reasons I’m Optimistic
- My SINS are FORGIVEN
- No matter what happens to me, in Christ my sins are forgiven! I’m gonna say that one more time so you can do a little shout & dance…IN CHRIST MY SINS ARE FORGIVEN!
- JESUS is on My SIDE! Philippians 4:4-7
- Paul reminds us that no matter what we aren’t alone & we aren’t afraid to ask Jesus for what we need.
- The biggest thing to remember is to have the perspective of “Thanksgiving” when we pray. Be thankful for Jesus doing what you are asking before you do it & watch Him move!
- My REWARD is PEACE! Philippians 4:8-9
- Paul’s focus isn’t on the chains that man has placed on him, but instead on the Freedom he has in Christ. He reminds the Philippians that they are in freedom & to stop walking as if they are in chains
- We must train our minds to focus on Christ and our reward is Peace through that!
- GOD is working Everything in My LIFE for GOOD! Philippians 4:10-13
- No Matter what our circumstances we can be optimistic because we are not defined by our circumstance but by our Father in Heaven!
- No matter what we are chained by God is still using it to His glory! We serve a good good Father who only wants good gifts for His children! He can take even death and turn it into life! No matter what you are going through you can be optimistic God is going to use it for your good and His glory!
Take Away:
Write down the 3 things you want to be known for?
Now when you look in the mirror every morning do you see those 3 things in you? If not, know that you have those 3 things in you! Seek God to grow in those 3 things!
Challenge:
Fight hard to go 3 days straight without a negative thought! If you get a negative thought you restart trying for 3 days straight!
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