Nowadays, many of us here this term used in different parts of our lives. Yesterday during a test review session, the prof told us that we could write up a cheat sheet but it would be useless, since the questions on the exam are either you know the answer or you don’t. “Positive psychology”, he said. “If it makes you feel better, do it! If not, then don’t do it.”

Positive psychology is not a bad thing but it is missing a fundamental truth: the truth that God makes all things work for His good.

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28 (ESV)

This is the fundamental truth behind positive psychology that will never ever make you disappointed! One day when positive psychology does not go your way, it will fail you and you will feel a loss of grip in life. But what matters the most is that if you are called to do something and things do not work out so well, there is a reason for it and God will make the purpose greater.

Where do bad things come from? Sin! What is the worst thing that can happen? Nothing can compare to what Jesus has done for us on the cross. A sinless man who is fully God was beaten, mocked and crucified, due to the sin of man. Yet God used the worst thing that can ever happen to become the most amazing thing He has done for us, that whoever believes in Him shall have eternal life because He has paid it all!

My dear brothers and sisters, is there something hindering you and you had to turn to worldly means for resolution? Turn to God and learn from Him, be patient; and for sure, you will not be disappointed.

God Bless!