I remember growing up and watching Dr. Robert Schuller preach from the Crystal Cathedral.  For those  who knew him, Schuller was huge on possibility thinking.  Each week he would encourage his listeners that they could rise above their circumstances by focusing on the possibilities rather than the difficulties.  I know he had his critics, but I think most people could use a good dose of Schuller’s message.

How many people do you know that give into the power of negative thinking?  They can moan, groan, gripe and complain for endless hours.  No matter what your problem is, they have it worse.

What would happen if we began to practice possibility thinking?  Not that we can just think good thoughts and everything will be okay.  But, what if we stopped thinking of how bad we have it, what more could go wrong, and why isn’t God doing something about it?  Instead, we could spend the same amount of time thinking of how well off we really are (especially compared to most of the world), what could go right, and where is God currently trying to direct us if we would just pay attention?

People all around us are looking for hope.  What if you became a source of it?  Would there be a promotion in your future, better relationships, or greater influence?  I think so.  Take some time today to think of the possibilities.