Comments on: In “other” Words: Eternal Optimists

By: Miriam Pauline

Miriam Pauline — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:31:00 +0000

Sorry I didn’t get back to continue the dialogue. I didn’t think you were implying life was not going to be hard, but I did want to clarify. Bless you for responding to my comment!

By: Hair Loss Cure

Hair Loss Cure — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 04:51:15 +0000

We always keep grumbling in our life as to we have not got this or that. But if we look back and see our ancestress have had such a difficult life. And they never complained, they were always seen happy. And we after having all the comfort in the world we all are still unhappy.
The solution I feel for this problem is that we should find happiness in ourselves and not in materialistic things, then only can we be truly happy.

By: Tami Boesiger

Tami Boesiger — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:08:47 +0000

I hope my comment earlier was not discouraging for you. You should know you passed your own test–I was thinking of your post all morning yesterday! Though this life is hard, you are right that we should have hope. Our God has conquered all.

By: becky

becky — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:11:54 +0000

I think if we could remember that others are watching and learning from how we handle our trials, we would work more diligently to use the opportunity to bring glory to God. Unfortunately, we get too caught up in ourselves to do that every time. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

By: Emmyrose

Emmyrose — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:52:48 +0000

Thanks for sharing, this is a beautiful post

By: Lana G!

Lana G! — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:54:34 +0000

I am an eternal optimist myself!

And I am looking forward to the crown of roses or whatever the crown’s going to look like!

I Corinthians 9:24 — Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 26 Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. 27 No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

I am running full speed to get that prize! Loved your post!

By: ellen b

ellen b — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:58:38 +0000

Well said. We do have that eternal hope. It will be wonderful to be able to give back something beautiful to our Savior! Blessings…

By: Hopeful Spirit

Hopeful Spirit — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:16:06 +0000

Tami & Miriam Pauline:

Thanks for visiting and for your comments!

I wasn’t suggesting that life would not be hard. Rather, I meant that the ultimate result for us will be a metaphorical crown of roses — signifying the Divine’s love for us.

By: Miriam Pauline

Miriam Pauline — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:03:48 +0000

I appreciate what you are saying, especially that Jesus’ sacrifice was once for always. But, I don’t expect a garland of roses until eternity–Jesus reminded us over and over again that we would struggle in this world. I fear that many people fall away from the possibility of faith at the first sign of trouble. We do people a disservice when we tell them that they should not have to suffer in this life.

Bless you for sharing your heart. I always love reading others’ opinions on the quotes.

By: Tami Boesiger

Tami Boesiger — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:11:54 +0000

You aren't kidding about the entitlement we Americans have. I often wonder if Christians in other parts of the globe struggle as much with being contaminated with the world as we do. I like the phrase you coined, eternal optimists. I wish I was more of one! I agree Christ died once and for all, but I don't think that means we can expect a crown of roses. If that were true why would the New Testament be full of verses about suffering and perseverance? Why would Jesus have said, "In this world you will have trouble"? Yes, He has "overcome the world", but it doesn't make our lives a crown of roses. I have to admit you really made me think this morning, Hopeful Spirit. I'm always up for that. Thanks for a thought provoking post.