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Do you see as the 10 spies whose negative report spread doubt throughout the congregation of the LORD or do you see as the 2 spies of faith who said for we are well able to overcome it?
(Numbers 13:25-33-14:1-10)

Do you see the Promised Land as the land of rest or do you see the land of Egypt and work? (Matthew 11:28) (Proverbs 13:15) (Romans 6:23)

Do you see the land flowing with milk and honey or do you see flesh pots and bread to the full? (Exodus 16:3) (Num 11:5-7)

Do you see all there is to be thankful for or do you see all there is to complain and murmur for? (Exodus 17:4-7) (Hebrews 3:7-19) (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

Do you see where the Lord has brought you to as refuge or do you see where the Lord has brought you as a place where your wives and your children are a prey? (Psalms 91:2) (Num 14:2-3)

Do you see empty vessels without hope or do you see vessels that will be filled full of oil? (2 Kings 4:1-7) (Matthew 25:1-13)

Do you see the Rivers in Damascus as much better than all the waters of Israel or do you see the River of Jordan and obedience to God as more important? (2 Kings 5:1-14) (Mark 12:32-34)

Do you see as the servant of Elisha thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about or do you see as Elisha who said LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha? And when they came down to him, Elisha prayed unto the LORD, and said, Smite this people, I pray thee, with blindness. And he smote them with blindness according to the word of Elisha. (2 Kings 6:17-18)

Do you see a Giant in the land or do you see an uncircumcised Philistine defying the armies of the living God? (1 Samuel 17:1-58)

Do you see the harvest is truly plenteous but the laborers are few or do you see a drought and how then can I labor? (Matthew 9:37-38)

Do you see the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus or do you see those things which are behind in the land of Ur of the Chaldees? (Philippians 3:13-14) (Hebrews 11:8-19)

Do you see that which is above or do you see that which is beneath? (Colossians 3:2) (Matthew 6:19-21)

Do you see five loaves, and two fishes or do you see all filled and taking up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full? (Matthew 14:17-20)

Do you see yourself planting and watering or do you see yourself ploughing and looking back? (1 Corinthians 3:6-9) (Luke 9:61-62)

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Jude 17-25
17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;
18 How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.
19 These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.
20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:
23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,
25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and for ever. Amen.

Positive gloss – A positive spin on a bad situation, an interpretation of something unpleasant or unfavorable that is intended to make people see it in a good, rather than a bad light, sought to put a positive gloss on an increasingly difficult situation. Like Romans 8:28, which reads, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

Optimism is a powerful tool in Christian duty and service. Develop these 12 characteristics and you will harness it.

1 – Expect trouble. See yourself as a realistic problem solver. Explore all the options, and seek the good in bad situations. Hope always gives you better options.

2 – Look for realistic solutions, and work to solve manageable portions of problems. Risk working on what is possible, and leave the impossible to God.

3 – Believe through God that you control future feelings of helplessness. Realize early that your efforts can overcome adversity and negative situations.

4 – Allow time for regular renewal. Spend time with positive people and intellectually stimulating materials so you can refresh your spirit and inner man.

5 – Derail your negative thought train. Monitor the appraisals and acceptances to negative and derelict attitudes and reactions. Block out all distortions.

6 – Heighten your appreciation level toward everyone. Learn to be grateful and to say thank you often.

7 – Visualize success scenarios. Picture the best happening before you begin. Absolutely refuse to worry and insist on being hopeful.

8 – Be content and laugh often. Celebrate even during hard times.

9 – See your capacity for stretching as virtually unlimited. Your personal best is yet to come, and troubles are opportunity’s for conditioning. Always be open to learn despite your age.

10 – Build lots of like into your life for everybody. Nurture the long term relationships and never take them for granite. Spend much time serving others with no motive except the serving. Deal effectively and quickly with hostility, anger and other negative emotions. Forgive others and yourself frequently.

11 – Share good news. Take the time to encourage and relate to others. Evaluate your successes so you will be sure to repeat them. Avoid complaining and do not stay depressed. Remember the good.

12 – Accept what you cannot change. Keep trying to do your best, but know when to cut your losses. Realize you cannot change the world all at once. Be flexible and remember you can change any situation by changing yourself.

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