I seem to have a hard time carrying a cup without spilling anything. Actually, it's more like trying to carry the dog's water dishes. But my clumsy hands shake and spill water over the sides, ruining the ease of sweeping the kitchen floor.
When I look at the circumstances I'm in, I often feel pessimistic. I don't look at the glass as half full, but rather, almost empty. So I finish it off and leave it alone. Refill? Not always.
But then I find that when the good times get going, the glass gets more full, closer to the brim. Then the water is overflowing, spilling on the floor, and it keeps on filling up. Like a fountain. It keeps going over the sides.
So in the tough times, I find that pessimism doesn't really leave me with many options. I can finish the glass and leave it on the counter. Or, I can leave the glass alone and just walk away. But if I look at the half full and still filling glass, I will see a lot more options. Keep on carrying the glass, keep on following the Creator, look for the positive aspects in life. Keep on keeping on.
When you feel like the glass is getting too empty, remember: The blessings come with optimism, and the optimism comes from seeing the bigger picture. Life is hard, but it's an adventure. And it gets better as your glass overflows.
"I have a hard time keeping the glass even half full sometimes. But every time it gets emptied, I turn around only to find it filled to overflowing again. And I know that it's by God's grace that I can carry on."
Peace.
Amy
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I liked some of the things you said. :) Keep the blogs coming!
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