I knew a guy who would always assume the worst case
scenario was likely to happen when it came to the events of his life. This
frustrated me because I thought he was too pessimistic. It seemed like he
always had an attitude that threw a wet blanket on things.
But then I came to realize this fellow’s pessimistic
worst-case-scenario approach to life was actually a coping mechanism he
employed to keep from having his hopes dashed. Think about it: Most of the time
something which is not as bad as the worst case scenario will occur. For those
expecting the worst this will, therefore, wind up being better than they
expected.
This approach would mean he would not have to deal with
the kind of disappointment that might have occurred if his hopes were very
high. So oddly enough, this worst-case-scenario type of thinking was my friend’s
guarded attempt at being optimistic since his thinking typically resulted in
outcomes which exceeded his expectations!
…But, to be honest, I still think he was too pessimistic.
Here’s a bit of biblical optimism for those who are
trusting in Him: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of
those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28
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