A new concept always intrigues and a s a result gets less critiqued. Being positive is a relatively new slogan and one can never seem to find anything wrong with it. Its also stressed from pulpits these days. Honestly its not a biblical phrase. Its a secular concept. There's certainly a nice vibe to it. Its a selling point. I have no problems with it. But why are people liking it so much as a "mantra"?
I think I found an alternative if someone is interested, its called "being grounded"....may not sound as reassuring as being positive but its deeper in meaning than just being positive. It is also Biblical. Translation: "Trust in the Lord". Pray! These words of late are carrying a lot of depth in my life. I have began sensing in my head there is joy in despair when you are grounded in the Trust in the Lord and you can build it by prayer.
I loved when Cliff Barrows, the guy who was a main part of Billy Graham's music ministry, said that they began their ministry together with Trust in God as their central theme. There was joy in his face when he said that and I sensed it in a powerful way. Integrity, Accountability, Humility were 3 of the 5 cornerstones that shaped their 60 year association. He closed the interview he was giving by saying beautifully, how he can't imagine living without his friends with whom he could exercise these fine qualities of character.
I think I found an alternative if someone is interested, its called "being grounded"....may not sound as reassuring as being positive but its deeper in meaning than just being positive. It is also Biblical. Translation: "Trust in the Lord". Pray! These words of late are carrying a lot of depth in my life. I have began sensing in my head there is joy in despair when you are grounded in the Trust in the Lord and you can build it by prayer.
I loved when Cliff Barrows, the guy who was a main part of Billy Graham's music ministry, said that they began their ministry together with Trust in God as their central theme. There was joy in his face when he said that and I sensed it in a powerful way. Integrity, Accountability, Humility were 3 of the 5 cornerstones that shaped their 60 year association. He closed the interview he was giving by saying beautifully, how he can't imagine living without his friends with whom he could exercise these fine qualities of character.
