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Attitude Check
I'd like to encourage you (and myself) to toss out the idea of “New Year’s Resolutions” and instead cultivate areas of character development. The first character trait is directed towards our attitudes.
I determine to exhibit a persistent ATTITUDE of praise and to write down three examples each day.
Now wait...this is not a guilt session! God in His grace is patient with us. He’s definitely not out to whack us every chance He gets. But as believers who walk in relationship with Him, we should expect to see some positive outworking of our faith in our lives. It’s in that spirit that we aim for an attitude of praise.
Take some time for an attitude check and consider these questions: In what areas of your life has your attitude helped you make a significant contribution? Have you found your attitude revealing areas of pride, criticism, bitterness, anger, or resentment? What about evidence of personal growth displayed by an attitude of thankfulness, authenticity, acceptance, peace, humility, or genuine care for others?
I leave you with the lyrics of an old Thanksgiving hymn titled “Thanks to God for My Redeemer” (1891) and penned by August Ludvig Storm. At age 32, he became painfully disabled until his death 16 years later.
Lord, as the words of this hymn speak praise to You, may You continue cultivating in us this kind of soul. Amen.
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