[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] "Attitude Transformation" - Brenda Walsh Ministries Daily Devotion

Fri Jun 11 19:06:10 UTC 2021

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Attitude Transformation
How we approach life makes a huge difference as to how we experience it, either with joy and anticipation or with dread and despair. When something bad happens and our world seems to fall apart, we have a choice to make. We can either complain and feel sorry for ourselves, or we  can choose to trust Jesus and have a positive attitude–because attitude is a choice. We can’t control the challenges of life but we can control how we deal with them. Our attitudes are a reflection of what is happening in our hearts. If we respond to challenges with negativity, chances are there is something wrong with our relationship with God. Since the beginning of time, Christians have had plenty of reasons to wallow in self-pity and have bad attitudes. Even in Bible times, God’s people endured persecution, unrelenting trials, and tribulation. And at times they did succumb to discouragement and grumbling. Let’s be fair, they did have ample reasons to be frustrated and discouraged. But with God’s strength, everyone can rejoice through difficulties and hardship. When Christians were being persecuted by Saul, God had James remind them of what to do when faced with suffering. James 1:2 says, “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” And in 1 Peter 4:16, we’re told, “But if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in his name.” Instead of complaining about suffering, we need to thank God for the trials that will bring us closer to Him. There is a special reward for those suffering for His namesake. It may be difficult to suffer through challenges with pure joy, but it is possible by praying for God’s strength and courage. In doing so, we not only become stronger Christians but it opens our hearts for an attitude transformation. We can claim God’s promise in 1 Peter 5:10: “After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.” Text: Psalm 73:25-26, Philippians 4:8, Romans 5:3-5, Habakkuk 3:17-18

Bible Texts:
Psalm 73:25-26 NKJV - Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. 

Philippians 4:8 NKJV - Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things. 

Romans 5:3-5 NKJV - And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. 

Habakkuk 3:17-18 NKJV - Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food; Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, And there be no herd in the stalls-- Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.

© Brenda Walsh Ministries www.brendawalsh.com

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