Philippians I believe that the world has confused faith with optimism.  We often hear, "Have faith! & Think positive" in the same sentence as if faith and thinking positive are the same.  However, thinking positive is not having faith.  When we "think positive" we are actually forcing ourselves to go into self and rely on self.  Thinking positive is tied to a desired outcome.  Faith, on the other hand, is tied to an unknown.  Faith says, "I don't know how this will work out, but I do know who is in control of the outcome".  Honestly, I had it twisted for most of my life.  Yet, every day I intentionally focus on God and ask Him to teach me more, I learn better how to live my life by God's design.  This is another area of improvement for me!  Rather than saying, "Think Positive", I think I will start saying "Think Promises" and force myself to go to God in all things.  How about you? ♥