the right kind of attitude

i am sure most of you have heard of the saying, "life is what you make it." although the statement may seem very trite, it's also very true. you can choose a life filled to the brim with frustration and fear, or you can choose a life of abundance and peace. that choice is up to you-and only you-and it depends, to a surprising extent, upon your attitude.

what's your attitude today? are you fearful, angry, bored or worried? are you pessimistic, perplexed, pained, and perturbed? are you moping around with a frown on your face that's almost as big as the one in your heart? if so, God wants to have a little chat with you.

God created you in HIS own image, and HE wants you to experience joy, contentment, peace, and abundance. but God will not force you to experience these things; you must claim them yourself.

God has given you free will, including the ability to influence the direction and the tone of your thoughts. and, here's how God wants you to direct those thoughts: "Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable-if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise-dwell on these things" (Phil 4:8)

the quality of your attitude will help determine the quality of your life, so you must guard your thoughts accordingly. if you make up your mind to approach life with a healthy mixture of realism and optimism, you'll be rewarded. but, if you allow yourself to fall into the unfortunate habit of negative thinking, you will doom yourself to unhappiness, or mediocrity, or worse.

so, the next time you find yourself dwelling upon the negative aspects of your life, refocus your attention on positive things. the next time you find yourself falling prey to the blight of pessimism, stop yourself and turn your thoughts around. the next time you're tempted to waste valuable time gossiping or complaining, resist those temptations with all your might.

remember this: you'll never whine your way to the top.....so don't waste your breath. try to learn about JESUS and HIS attitude. then try and do what JESUS would do. good day all of you !!!

quote of the day:

"The purity of motive determines the quality of action." by Oswald Chambers