Use Your Superpower

(2nd Part of “Get a Grip” Series)

Our days can be invaded with circumstances and people that agitate us. It seems that our children sometimes lack good sense or judgment which is probably why scripture mentions foolishness being in the heart of the child, and science says the brain is not fully developed until age 25. Our spouses don’t always act the way we want them to or do what we think they should be doing, opposites do attract. Then, we get in our cars and get stuck in ridiculous traffic! Already we have been annoyed multiple times and it’s only 8 am in the morning! We can decide that the rest of the day is going to be terrible, or we can use our superpower - the ability to control our attitude. Philippians

2:5 (NASB) “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus.”

Positive or Negative Energy

The greek word for attitude is phronéō . It means to “properly regulate from within, as the inner-perspective shows itself in corresponding, outward behavior.”

In other words, it’s a way of thinking or feeling about someone or something that affects a person internally whether good or bad, and it’s displayed externally. Proverbs

15:13 (AMP) says, “A heart full of joy and goodness makes a cheerful face, But when a heart is full of sadness the spirit is crushed.” It also affects others, because one’s attitude exudes either a positive or negative energy that everyone around can see and experience. Leadership guru, John Maxwell stated, “People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.”

The Honeycomb

One way to check our attitude is to fill our minds with uplifting words. Proverbs 16:24 (NKJV) says, “Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.” Every day I strive to read at least one scripture and a positive quote to keep my mind on the right track. Also, when my attitude becomes negative, I get out my journal and write what I am thankful for. Gratitude will put a bad attitude in its place. In addition, I remind myself to not get bent out of shape about things that are temporary and unimportant. Lastly, I surround myself with people who strengthen me, instead of draining me. When I attend church or connect with good friends, it improves my attitude.

PRAY THIS PRAYER:

“Father, I love you. You are the essence of joy and peace. I praise you for your goodness in my life, especially since I don’t deserve it. Forgive me for a negative attitude which didn’t represent you well. I ask that you would help me to get a grip on my attitude and make it obey you. I pray that when other people encounter me they will feel your Presence, and they will see the light of Christ in my life. Lord, I surrender to you. In Jesus’ name I pray – Amen.” www.momsinprayer.org

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