Daily Thought for Friday, September 30th

September 30, 2011

It’s An Attitude Thang

Today’s Thought:

“This may shock you, but I believe the single most significant decision I can make on a day-to-day basis is my choice of attitude.”  – Charles Swindoll

Today’s Quote:

“Instead of crying over spilt milk, go milk another cow.”  – Erna Asp

Today’s Question:

Were you aware that “Life is a grindstone? But whether it grinds us down or polishes us up depends on us.” – L. Thomas Holdcraft

Today’s Bible Verses:            Philippians 2:1-5 & Philippians 4:4-8

If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.  Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.  Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.  And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Today’s Spiritual Thought:

“There is no danger of developing eyestrain from getting on the bright side of things."  –  Anonymous

Have you ever noticed that it seems you can get more done when you are positive and upbeat rather than when your sullen and grouchy?

Attitude makes a difference both in the natural things we attempt to do as well as in the spiritual.

“Whines are the products of sour grapes:” – Anonymous and  “It isn’t hard to make a mountain out of a molehill.  Just add a little dirt.” – Anonymous

Our attitude towards what we are doing and whom we are doing it for can make all the difference in how effective and productive our efforts will be.

Ann Landers says, “There are really only three types of people: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who say, What happened?”

Which group would you fall into?

Our attitude will determine which category we might belong with. 

Are your thoughts in heavenly places on Christ Jesus or are you thinking about how long the preacher’s sermons seems to be?

Are you willing to lend a hand and do the best you can or are you to busy explaining all the reasons why something can’t be done?

It’s all about the attitude.

Sometimes if we will just open our lives up to the potential and possibilities that could be, instead of dwelling on what has been or what should have been:  we might all be surprised what God can do with us and in our lives.

“Don’t bother to give God instructions; just report for duty.” – Corrie ten Boom

If you feel your attitude needs a little altitude: then stop and spend a little time in gratitude and praise for God and all He has done for you and you might find your attitude will take a turn for the better.

Today’s Prayer:

Father, may my attitude always be filled with love, hope and gratitude and may it be found to be pleasing to you.