Depending upon how you see the world often dictates how you respond to the circumstances you are dealt. If you are pessimistic, seeing the world glass half empty, you will experiences times of desolation, dwelling on the negative leading to periods of hopelessness, despair and restlessness. King David, during a dark time in life prayed his way out of desolation in Psalm 30:1-3.
If you are an eternal optimist having a half glass full perspective, you will begin to encounter moments of consolation. Times where the Lord’s presence is strong, consistent and obvious by your day to day life. The apostle Paul talked about consolation in Galatians 5:25. Once a person is able to overcome the distractions of this world by devoting their time to God, they can begin to actually keep in step with the Holy Spirit.
The reality of life lies somewhere in between consolation and desolation. If you are always positive, we can become fake, artificial and not genuine to those we interact with. Those who regularly get up on the wrong side of bed leave a trail of negativity which can spread like cancer throughout any workplace environment. The proper balance can be found in Philippians 3:12-16. Success is the process of arriving, it is the journey and the marathon which we call life. Once our focus turns heavenward, our perspective can change from consolation or desolation toward eternity. In the end, each of us have to ask ourselves a question, “what legacy am I leaving?” Is it consolation, desolation or eternity? Carpe Diem or in modern times, Get busy!
by Jay Mankus
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