Is Your Glass Half Full?

Are you the kind of person who tries to see the bright side of even the darkest of situations?  Do you look for positive attributes in people before you focus on the shortcomings?  When life throws you lemons, do you make lemonade??  Then your proverbial glass is half full!

I think we need more "glass half full" people in this crazy and scary world we live in.  I wear my optimist badge proudly and try my best to influence those around me positively.  I've even been compared to a little bluebird sitting on someone's shoulder whistling a happy tune:)

A while ago my husband was going through a particularly difficult work situation.  It was relentless, stressful, and didn't show any sign of ever changing.  I took this photo, framed it, and presented it to him as a gift for his office.  He took one look at it and asked me why I gave him a picture of a half empty glass of juice!  I knew I had my work cut out for me.

We put this photo on a shelf where he would see it every time he lifted his eyes up from his desk.  I also wrote him lots of notes of encouragement to combat the darkness that was swirling around him.  God helped him so much during and after that trying season.

So, if you're a glass half full person, how are you using your perspective to "brighten the corner where you are?"  I'm throwing down a gauntlet with this post to challenge you to be used for good in the life of someone who needs some encouragement!