Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Attitude Determines Attitude

From: Joel Osteen Ministries

Philippians 2:5 "Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus."

There’s an old saying "attitude determines altitude." In other words, a positive, faith-filled attitude will cause you to rise higher in life, but a negative, self-critical attitude will only drag you down.

When we face adversity, our attitude affects the outcome. Are we going to treat people right even when we’re being mistreated? Are we going to stay full of joy even when the bottom falls out? So many people get all bent out of shape and start complaining when things don’t go their way, but that kind of attitude only closes the door to God’s miracle-working power. The Bible says that faith is what pleases God. "Without faith it is impossible to please Him..." (Hebrews 11:6)

If you are going through a difficult time today, I encourage you to keep an attitude of faith. As you stand strong, I believe you’ll rise higher. I believe you’ll come out stronger and wiser, and you will continue moving forward in the abundant life God has for you!

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