The Optimist

Feeling negative? This is for you. We live in a world full of doubt, negativity, and pessimism. This week 1826 leader, Joe Ross, dives into what the Bible says about optimism and provides some practical steps to live a more optimistic life. The quality of your life will never exceed the quality of your thoughts - so let's choose to believe God can work in even the darkest and hardest of times. 5 Responses That Break Down Optimism Doubt Worry Cynicism Negativity Fatigue 5 Responses That Build Optimism Don’t Let Critics Get Under Your Skin Chase the vision Spend Time with positive people Fill Your Mind, Guard Your Heart Choose Joy Discussion Questions: What’s something good that’s happened to you in the past week? If you could make one thing go back to normal right now, what would you choose? Start thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking. Joe said, “What consumes your mind, controls your life.” Do you think that’s true? What do you think controls your life? Have you ever thought of optimism as the expectation that God will work every situation for our good? What do you think about that? Read Romans 8:38-39. What would your life be like if you completely trusted that God was always with you and for you? Have you ever seen God work a difficult situation for the good of someone who loves Him? What happened? How can you shift your mindset so that you trust, in every situation, that God is working for our good?