It’s All About Attitude

Life is tougher than usual for many people right now.

Finances may be tight and stress may be high.

We’ve all heard the saying, “Attitude is everything.†But, when things aren’t going our way, or our future seems uncertain, it can be pretty easy to become consumed with worry or complaining.

Yet if we can remember that, no matter what is going on in our lives, God’s in control, this truth alone can help us stay focused on what’s important. And it can get us through the tough times.

“Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise. Psalm 48:1

Knowing that God is great—that He knows the plan for our lives and that He will never leave us—can give us peace in the midst of any storm.

Remembering this also helps our attitudes for the little things too…

Just yesterday, I realized I’ve been doing a lot of “grumbling†lately. I’ve been working hard to meet a writing deadline, and balancing that with everything else has been a challenge. I’ve been letting the stress get to me.

I decided I need to refocus…

So instead of being frustrated about not having enough time to get everything done, I want to be thankful for the moments I do have. And fill them with things that count.

Instead of being stressed by the laundry or the grocery shopping, I want to be thankful that I have a washer and dryer, and a grocery store around the corner.

And if my day doesn’t go exactly planned, I want to be grateful for the surprises that life can bring. Because it’s often in those surprises that we find the greatest blessings.

Every time I complain, whether in my head or out loud, I want to catch myself and turn that complaint into a praise.

Because God IS great.

And He is worthy.

And I want my attitude to reflect that.