Attitude Check
Tuesday April 23, 2019
Have you ever said to yourself, “If I just had more money, I would be happy,” or “If I had done things differently, I would be happy?” or “If this person or that person would change, everything would be fine.” The error in this thinking is that external factors have very little to do with our contentment. Experiencing difficulties will either harden us to life or soften us to become more caring. At some point in life, we will need to choose what kind of attitude we will form in response to life’s unexpected events.
Choosing to remember God’s promises and His goodness, is the foundation on which we can build our confidence and maintain a positive attitude.
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 NIV)
Our attitude and perspective in life can be like medicine that heals or like poison that kills. When we look at our circumstances, is our instant response positive or negative? When we look at those around us, do we first see their gifts or their faults? Are we cynical? The cynic trusts no one and is suspicious even of the best intentions of others. There is no doubt we will face problem people along life’s path, but if we will seek God, He will give us discernment in handling situations that we are uncertain about.
"My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:8-9 NLT)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Forgive me for my bad attitude towards You, towards others, and towards life in general. Help me understand the underlying root of my bad attitude and self-centered thinking so that I may be set free from its bondage. Lord Jesus, create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. Amen
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