Have you ever spent time with someone who is always positive? They are always happy and they always say “Oh, things happen for a reason. It’s all good!” It never seems as though anything fazes them whatsoever they are always positive! But have you also spent time with someone who is always negative? Nothing ever goes right for them. If it’s a nice sunny day they complain about the possibility of getting sunburn. They complain constantly and never see the good in anything.
About 3 years ago I was a part of a men’s small group in my church. There were maybe 7 of us in the group. There was one gentleman who would constantly hijack our meeting and complained about everything. The church service was too long! He didn’t like any of his coworkers. God never answered his prayers. When he reads the bible it doesn’t make sense to him. He just knows deep down he will never ever be happy…period!
Lately I have been thinking a lot about this. I realize working in a public setting how many people I run into who are negative. They are only happy when they are complaining. While they are at Chick Fil-A, they don’t like the sandwich they were given. The sauce doesn’t taste right and their fries are always cold (even though you can see steam coming out from the cardboard package). I also realize how easy it is for me to be negative and have a heart that complains constantly. I often wonder what would happen to all of us if we had a hidden camera follow us around for one day. We wouldn’t know about it but from the moment we walked out of our homes, worked a full day, did our usual routine and then just as we went to bed the cameras would shut off. The very next day we could get to watch ourselves on video. I wonder what our reaction would be. Would we be in shock? Would we like what we see? Would the words that come out of our mouths be positive words or would everything we say be negative?
Please don’t get me wrong. I am NOT endorsing Positive and Negative confession like many tele-evangelists are endorsing. It’s not all about “Name it and Claim it” or Blab it and Grab it.” I don’t expect a Mercedes Benz to be parked in front of my house tomorrow morning if I “claim it.” I would not be able to afford the auto insurance anyway. I am talking about our attitudes and our words not only about others but how we feel about our lives and situations. I have been convicted that I need to have a more positive attitude and not feel glum, defeated and sorry for myself in any way, shape or form. We all need to remember that God is for us not against us. He is not up in Heaven trying to figure out how he can torture His children. He loves His children! Satan, on the other hand would love to see us tortured. His goal is to see us all miserable. My encouragement to all of us is simple. Let’s be positive. Let’s not look at what can go wrong or see bad in all things. Let’s look at the positive. And when things don’t go our way, we need to remember that God has our back no matter what.
So with all that said, have a positive week friends!!
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