When developing a positive attitude
“You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.” (Phil. 2:4-5 (NLT)
Attitude: A manner of thinking, feeling, or behaving that reflects a state of mind or disposition.
Your attitude is a matter of choice
Bad things happen to everyone from time to time. When they do, you can choose how you respond, either negatively or positively. Understand that no matter how things may look at the moment, God will work it out for your Good.
“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Rom. 8:28 NASB)
No matter what happens…
Do not be anxious
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” (Phil. 4:6 ESV)
Seek God first with expectation
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” ( Matt. 6:33 ESV)
Don’t grumble
“Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world…” (Phil. 2:14-15 ESV)
Maintain a joyful heart
“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” (Prov. 17:22 ESV)
“In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.” (1 Peter 1:6-7 NIV)
Offer up praise to God
“Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.” (Heb. 13:15 ESV)
Let the peace of Christ rule
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” (Col. 3:15 ESV)
Therefore…
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thess. 5:16-18 ESV)
“Finally, brothers and sisters, 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.” (Phil. 4:8)
Quote:
“The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That’s the day we truly grow up." - John C. Maxwell