Are Christians Supposed to be Optimists?
What an odd question to begin this month’s newsletter. But honestly, what is your answer to the above question -and- would you consider yourself to be an optimistic Christian? The reason why I’m asking the above question is because there is a lot of negative stuff going on in the world today (both near and far) that could cause anyone to embrace a doom and gloom outlook on life. However, Christians are not called to be the world’s cynics or the world’s pessimists rather we are called to be salt and light, which means that we are the ones that others can look too for things like love, hope and joy. What this means is that each and every single one of us is going to have choose to be a light in the dark for others. We must choose to be a presence of love and unity. We must choose to be a comfort for those who are afflicted. And we must choose to be a voice of hope by sharing the Gospel that has given us the hope that we have. Friends, I think we can all agree that what this world needs is a little more loving kindness. Make the choice to be an optimistic Christian.
God bless all of you as you spread the love of Christ in the World around you.
Rev. Kendell Linh Healy
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)