For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness,
but one of power, love, and sound judgment.
2 TIMOTHY 1:7 HCSB
"So 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 talk with you."p22
"[God]...wants you to experience joy, contentment, peace and abundance. But God can not force you to experience these things; you must claim them for yourself."p22
"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 temped to waste valuable time gossiping or complaining, resist those temptations with all your might. And remember: You'll never whine your way to the top... so don't waste your breath."p23
We are either the masters or the victims of our attitudes. It is a matter of personal choice. Who we are today is the result of the choices we made yesterday. Tomorrow, we will become what we choose today. To change means to choose to change.
- JOHN MAXWELL p23
We shouldn't deny the pain of what happens in our lives. But we should refuse to focus only on the valleys.
- CHARLES SWINDOLL p23
TODAYS PRAYER
Lord, I pray for an attitude that is Christlike. Whatever my circumstances. Whether good or bad, triumph or tragic, let my response reflect a God-honoring attitude of optimism, faith and love for you. Amen
Sorry for all the quotes today, but I really feel like this chapter relates to me and I can learn a lot from it. My attitude towards life generally stinks and I know that this needs to change IMMEDIATELY if anything in my life is to change. It will help me to just be a more pleasant person as well, and just have a better outlook on life! This blog entry is definitely one that I need to refer back to and learn from.
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