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Problems
can be looked at as a learning experience or they can be looked at as
stressful or possibly a conviction of doom with no relief in site.
How do you view problems?
1.
Overload or Overflow
What
best describes you? Are you overloaded with doing all that you can
do or being all that you can be? Or are you overflowing with God's
word? Are you renewing your mind daily with God's word so that you
are fueled up so much so that you have to tell somebody, because you
cannot keep it to yourself?
I
was surprised when I attended a particular church service. This
church merged with another church. Although I had fellowship with
this church before, this day was different. As I approached the
church there were signs along the way indicating where it was
located. I was already encourage to come early, because of a
prediction of crowding. When I arrived, the main section was already
full. I was directed to park about a block away at another church's
lot that was closed at the time. Security did drive me from there
to my destination. When I arrived at the church I was seated in
another building attached to the church called the OVERFLOW room. I
had never heard of this. I thought to myself, “Yeah right.”
Even though the main section was full I discovered I still received
that word and fellowship that was displayed on a big screen. The
ushers showed an attitude of encouragement saying, “ “We are so
glad you are here today.” Those that were in the OVERFLOW with me
were worshiping with each other and still receiving the word.
Afterward I was escorted to the security car and taken to my car
about a block and a half away. That helped me to see that when I
get full of God's word daily, I should be overflowing and give it to
others. That is an attitude I strive for.
2.
Why Attitude is Important
How
is your attitude? Are you always negative? Or possibly you are very
positive even during the time of a storm? I recall when my daughter
told me she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. There were some that
were crying. I did not cry, but told her, “With God we will make
it through this.” As she went through the chemotherapy I observed
her determination, even though she sometimes was very tired and did
not feel well at all. I also observed her attitude of selflessness.
Her main concern was always for the well-being of her husband and her
children. She was always determined to continue on. She shared with me she was determine to make it because of her 3 children which
were quite young at the time. I learned so much from her during that
time about the importance of attitude.
3.
Abusive Relationship
I
also recall when I was in an abusive relationship my spirit was
broken. How many of you know that a broken spirit is just as bad as
a broken leg or arm, because the scars and pain are still there, but
may not be visible to others with the naked eye? During this time my
pastor and God's word were a great strength for me. In fact, I did
write a letter to my pastor and 7 other people that were of great
help to me even though they may have not been aware of how they
impacted my life. My children's attitude was overwhelming for me.
They were very supportive and they always had a “can do attitude”
with me to direct me to a healthier life. I did not realize at the
time with my broken spirit I was physically sick often, because I was
not happy and Ihad no peace or joy. I am so glad that I left that toxic
relationship. I am so glad I chose to not have the attitude of a
victim. I chose to become a survivor. I am happy now and my
attitude does reflect that. I came to believe and know that only
God can give true peace and joy. Have you experienced that true
peace and joy that God gives?
4.
Triggers
What
are the triggers that cause you to get upset or angry? Learn what
or who those triggers are. Know that sometimes those triggers may be
those that are closes to you. How will you handle it? What will be
your attitude? I like adventure movies and comedies. I discovered
even when watching the adventure movies I can become absorbed in it,
so I need to be careful of how it can affect me. Although it has
been said that misery loves company, no one wants to be around a
constantly negative person. When You encounter negative people, what is your attitude towards them?
5.
Bombarded With Problems
As
long as you live you will have problems, but how will you deal with
them? Sometimes we may get several problems at once which you may
feel is too much to deal with at the time. How do you deal with all
of those situations at one time? Possibly you may need to sit back
and assess your situation. Possibly you need to get some sleep and
then tackle your problems.
6.
Your Choices
Steve
Harvey has said, “A setback is a set up for a great comeback.”
One of my favorite bible verse is Proverbs 18:21 Life and Death
are in the Power of the tongue and those who love it will eat the
fruit thereof. I choose life. What do you choose?
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2 comments:
I love the distinction between overload and overflow. Attitude is definitely a game-changer! I've had to work on mine this week. :)
I so agreed that attitude is everything. It's the maker or breaker of success or failure. Thanks for sharing on Sunday's Best.
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