Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Attitude is a chioce

"Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." Proverbs 16:24
I want to challenge you to take a 24-hour break from a negative, joy-robbing attitude! Think about an attitude, or situation, that is robbing you of joy and interrupting your thoughts. It may be a particular worry about a person or situation. It may be critical thinking or a gloomy outlook.
When you push the attitude out of your mind, replace it with the verse above. Say it aloud to yourself. Do whatever you need to to focus on God and His love, rather than the situation that has caused your attitude to be negative. Ask for God's help in this. He will guide you and give you the persistence you need in this endeavor.
Being positive involves more than what we think about. For the Christian a positive attitude encompasses our whole being. we become positive by listening to God, obediently following His directions, continually worshipping Him, and seeking His guidance.
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:4-9


Prepare
What is God revealing to you about becoming a more positive person today?

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