Comments on Character Corner: EXPECT THE BEST by Ralph Marston

Thanks AM! I trying to work on "what's done it do...

2008-01-29T09:49:00.000-05:00

Thanks AM! I trying to work on "what's done it done," move away from it. Great inspirational post.

"Some people make a practice of expecting the wors...

2008-01-28T19:02:00.000-05:00

"Some people make a practice of expecting the worst, in an effort to avoid being disappointed."

Wow, that hits home. Mes Deux Cents, I am sometimes the same way and it is one of the hardest things for me to work on. However, I have come along way...but it is still a daily process.

oh my, such faith is what He seeks from us! Yea Am...

2008-01-28T16:53:00.000-05:00

oh my, such faith is what He seeks from us! Yea Amen!

you know, if you don't expect God to do what you have asked of Him, what He has promised to us, then He will not. His Word says, "that those that wait on, lean on, rely on, trust in and have faith in God, will renew their strength...."

expecting from people, what Only God can give ALWAYS leads to dissappoinment and frustration.
Whatever you expect is what you will rec'!

let me stop--i'll not take up your space AM, but it sounds like the peoples Soul Needs To Pray!

:D

good Word AM !

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Hi Attorney Mom,I think you must have posted this ...

2008-01-28T14:35:00.000-05:00

Hi Attorney Mom,

I think you must have posted this for me! At least that’s the way it feels.

I am VERY cynical. I generally expect the worse, as the post says, so I'm not disappointed.

I think part of this has to do with being Black in America. After so many incidents of "micro-racism", it becomes an expectation.

For instance when I go into a store I expect to be slighted in someway because I'm African American, if it doesn't happen then I'm happy it didn't.

But if I am slighted, it's no biggie because I expected it.

And I’m starting to expect the worse in relationships too, not good.

I really hope I can learn to take this advice.

I especially like your sidebar. I'll try to take that advice.

Thanks for this post! :)

A Bible teacher at church spoke about a worker at ...

2008-01-28T14:07:00.000-05:00

A Bible teacher at church spoke about a worker at a local Starbucks. He asked how he was doing. The worker joyfully said 'I'm having an absolutely wonderful day. I don't know what the rest of the day will be like but it will be good' or something like that. This just happened maybe a week or two ago. He has mentioned this each time he has spoken. He said that he must live his life like that with a smile on his face.

I either confront or stay away from negative people, especially when I'm going through a challenge. I don't need to be around people that will say 'oh what a shame' all the time. It will keep you in the deep dark hole never to crawl out. I never plan to stay in dark holes:)

I agree, definitely have to stay positive because ...

2008-01-28T13:42:00.000-05:00

I agree, definitely have to stay positive because being negative about things I cannot control does tend to destroy. As I bear witness.

Inspiration is a good thing.

What do you think about Barack Obama winning the South Carolina primary? Quite a power move, wasn't it?

Randi, that is a great way to be.

2008-01-28T11:43:00.000-05:00

Randi, that is a great way to be.

I've been called overly optimistic, hopeless roman...

2008-01-28T09:41:00.000-05:00

I've been called overly optimistic, hopeless romantic, etc...hey, what can I say? I always try to look for the positive! :-)

Good morning, Don. It is easier for some than it ...

2008-01-28T09:22:00.000-05:00

Good morning, Don.

It is easier for some than it is for others. You should still try to stay positive. Negativity destroys. Positive thoughts inspire and preserve the mind, soul and body.

Although it's extremely difficult to always remain...

2008-01-28T07:54:00.000-05:00

Although it's extremely difficult to always remain in a positive frame of mind concerning day to day struggles, I agree...you have to hold your head.

Good morning, Shwana.