should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
Who, being in the very nature of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death - even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Mine sucks.
Really stinks.
Needs vast improvement.
I find myself "having a great attitude" for my kids, or in front of my volunteers, and then letting it all disappear the second I am not "on."
How incredibly fake.
It hit me today, and I don't like it one bit.
I know I am lacking majorly on sleep and rest, and honestly that has a great effect on my attitude. It shouldn't, but it does.
So, I am working on choosing to possess this attitude all the time. His attitude. The one of truth, love, grace, compassion, boldness, and sometimes silence. The one that is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Even if adults act like spoiled kids.
Even if I am alone.
Even if they really are discontinuing Cinnamon Dolce Lattes at Starbucks.....
6 comments:
oh man if you have a bad attitude i don't even want to think about what mine is like...
and i too might have a bad attitude if they discontinued vanilla cremes at starbucks.
i suppose we always have room to improve, but know that i look up to you and your superior attitude.
hm...I've been dealing with the exact same thing. In fact, I was about to blog about it, but this'll do. If you google the word b*tch the number one link it pulls up would most likely be my blog--with a big ugly picture of me. Just ask my kids. They'll tell ya. If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy.
Honestly, my circumstances dictate my attitude. I have had so much to do lately, I'm worried about $$, not enough sleep, blahblahblah. I know this shouldn't be, but still.
"Every blessing You pour out I'll turn back to praise...when the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say, 'Blessed be Your name.'"
I know it doesn't help, but I really think that this is a huge milestone in spiritual maturity - the point when we realize that circumstances are practically meaningless, and that what God really cares about is our attitude. Not that realizing that makes any difference in my attitude somedays...
But at the same time, I think being aware of our attitudes and the effect that has on our circumstances can be really freeing. I'm thinking that this is the one area of our lives where it's okay to be in control - not to say that God doesn't change our attitudes. But of all the things in our lives that are futile to try and change (though we still try), we can choose our attitudes.
What, did you say it is okay to be in control? I can definetely get this attitude thing fixed then...:)
I agree completely Amber. I guess that is one reason it frustrates me that I allow times like this to affect my attitude....haven't I learned this lesson already????
Cara I am praying for you...
Lindsay, I hope they never discontinue your vanilla cremes...EVER. Thanks for your kind words...
isn't weird how you can post something and it affects so many people? i too am struggling with my attitude mostly because i don't feel close to God right now (which, of course, is completely my fault). it's amazing to me how that affects my everyday life cuz the little things that shouldn't bother me DO and the huge things that should bother me REALLY DO affect me to the point that i'm a blubbering idiot (just ask my mother).
thanks for posting that scripture, ashlee...it was good for me to read. i needed that reminder.
and...sorry i haven't called you back yet...i was home puking that day and am just now back into reality. i hope to get the pictures up very soon...i promise :)
terri, no rush...i understand about being sick and getting behind. I can just hardly wait to see them!!! I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!
I think ber's comment is so right on about spiritual maturity and attitude. It is odd so many of us are struggling right now.
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