Ephesians 4:31-32
Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
When's the last time you had one? (we've all done it)
How was that? Fun? Exciting? Whimsical?
I'm thinking probably not.
There are many causes for a bad attitude.
Sickness, stress, and bitterness just to name a few.
But we need to make sure in the times when our attitudes are stinky, that
1. We are able to recognize that we have a bad attitude.
2. Are willing to give up our bad attitude.
Recognizing our bad attitude.
Sometimes this is hard to do. We can feel justified in how we are feeling and not want to recognize it as a bad attitude.
In the case of stress or sickness, just our state of being and how we are physically feeling can lead to a bad attitude. (it just kinda creeps in)
It's just a good idea to always keep our eyes on what kind of mindset we are in at all times.
Are we willing to give up our bad attitude?
The answer should be yes, but sometimes we just want to wallow in our pride and anger.
There are two big problems with this.
One is that in our bad attitude, our whole world becomes filtered through that lens. Meaning even things that would normally not upset you, do. And things just aren't seen as they are.
The second is that most bad attitudes come from offense and unforgiveness.
This just isn't a place that we can stay as people living for God.
How can we be forgiven if we can't forgive?
So, let's quit being Yahoo's. We need to send more G-mails (God mails) and pray that our Outlook on life will stay focused on the one who we live for.
Have a great week.
Songs For Sunday
You Are Good
Everlasting God
Mercy
Whom Shall I Fear (God Of Angel Armies)
Let It Rain
Altar
Forever
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