How Does Pessimism Affect Your Wellbeing?

As we participate as Christians in a busy and hurried lifestyle, being refreshed anew by Christ Jesus gives encouragement and hope along with an attitude of thanksgiving. It is no secret that those who can express thanksgiving have a brighter disposition on life than those who refuse to recognize God’s wonderful provisions.

No one is completely shielded from conflict or hardship, yet optimism anchored in hope can still be your source of gratitude and thanksgiving. God never promised us continuous happiness but does promise his presence and comfort when the hassles of life cause trouble and pain.

It’s important to guard yourself against pessimism, for it can eclipse the confidence God intends for you to possess. For God loves you so much that he has promised his presence to guide and help you through whatever life may present. Honoring God’s presence ensures confidence to meet the challenges life will invariably send your way.                           

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[I, the Lord,] say to you, “Return to me, and I will return to you.”         

~Zechariah 1:3  Good News Bible

 

Why then be downcast? Why be discouraged and sad? Hope in God! I shall yet praise him again. Yes, I shall again praise him for his help.

~Psalm 42:5 The Living Bible

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