Enthusiasm and Freedom

Today I read the following from Norman Vincent Peale's Treasury of Joy and Enthusiasm (1981, Foundation For Christian Living), and was encouraged. It goes:

"...enthusiasm is good for you. Hope you catch it--and good.

When contagious, enthusiastic faith in yourself releases you from the self-built prison of your mind, then you begin to change, and as you change, your whole life also changes. You are set free to live on a level never before experienced.

Perhaps you are being overwhelmed by problems. When they have you disorganized and confused, remember there is Someone concerned about you. The Lord will help you to turn about, rethink clearly and overcome. Your victories will fill you with enthusiasm and joy. Your problems will give way before enthusiasm and positive faith." (pp 28)