Tarnish on a Silver Platter

A cynic is someone who, when given a silver platter, sees only tarnish. His perspective is skewed because he's already made up his mind about how to look at life, and, unfortunately, some of the most cynical people can be Christians.

Christians should be the most optimistic people in the world! I'm not talking Pollyanna happy, but simply having a more positive outlook. Consider frustration as an invitation to think more clearly and act more definitely. After all, if we don't show the world a hopeful outlook, who will?

"Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary" (Galatians 1:9).