Nov 9th, 2021: Dealing with Negativity




Have you ever had to deal with someone who is utterly negative about life? Nothing comes out of his (her) mouth that can give you some sense of comfort and excitement. Some people are like that. They are perfect in their own misery. How can our negativity impact us?


We minimize our contribution to society. We might be gifted, but no one would follow us because of our negativity. People don't see any hopeful reason to do so. Negativity slowly narrows down our influence in the lives of others.


Our presence causes anxiety in others. A negative person can kill creativity and imagination because of anxiousness. Negativity then leads us to a life of mediocrity because we don't think we can overcome challenges. We resign to the fact that we are the author of our unfulfilled future.


Negativity can cause emotional breakdown and physical stress. When we see no hope for the future, we become more aware of the meaninglessness of the presence. Communication is one of the first casualties. Isolation will just come along and keep us company.


We can overcome negativity by believing that God will continue to grant us His vision for the world. Nothing in this world can be more powerful than the power of love and redemption. Remaining in negativity is believing in the lie of the liar. Being positive is to claim the promise of the lover.


2 Timothy 3: 5

"Having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people."


1 Chronicle 16: 11

"Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!"


Proverbs 4: 23

"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life."

 

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