Nov. 17: Make Me an Optimist

Last updated on: November 17, 2013 at 5:00 am by Patheos Daily Reflections

Nov. 17: Make Me an Optimist 2013-10-24T23:15:49-04:00 Patheos Daily Reflections

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Hope needs to be an essential element of our daily lives if we’re going to live joyfully the way God intends. That’s certainly been the Christopher belief since our founder, Maryknoll Father James Keller, chose as our motto the ancient Chinese proverb, “It’s better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.”

Here’s a prayer written by Nancy F. Summers for Living Faith magazine that should help you keep hope alive:

“O God, for this new day now dawning, make me an optimist. Although there are signs of hope surrounding me, sometimes I see only the negative, the imperfections, the decay. Teach me to refocus on the marvelous possibilities, the great potentialities, the vibrant new life which fills my world each new day. Whenever my vision is darkened by pessimism, open my eyes, Lord, to the light of hope. Amen.”

I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for

your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with

hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by negativity, Lord, so teach me to trust in You and be a person of hope.

Uncategorized

Previous Post

November 16, 2013

Nov. 16: Be Your Children's One Percent

Next Post

November 18, 2013 Nov. 18: A Hundred Thousand Welcomes

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category Uncategorized

Select a Month December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

What was the primary fabric used for clothing?

Select your answer to see how you score.

Linen Silk Wool Cotton