Have a Positive Attitude

By Ann Broughton

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable---think about these things” (Philippians 4:8 NIV).

    At the end of each day what thoughts come to your mind the most?

Can you honestly say that your thoughts are right, pure, and admirable? I believe it is human nature to look back on a day, especially while working, and think of all the negatives that happened instead of all the good things. It is fine to consider options on how to fix problems, but not to sit around and complain about them, which is no use to anyone. Solving problems is so much different than a gripe session about something totally out of your control. What can you do to make this situation better? Will talking to others about it in a problem solving manner be better than telling others that it is an impossible situation? I believe we need to approach problems with others’ help in a way that is admirable. That means asking for help and genuinely being appreciative of those who give their honest opinions.

    Especially as Christians, it is so important to be positive in your conversations with others. I read an article about how to be happy.

One of the suggestions was that at the end of your day tell someone three good things that happened to you. I have pondered this and have put it into practice. It has made me more positive, and I actually try harder to make something good happen. I try to help others more and really try to be more cheerful.  You see if you start out the day with a mindset that “I will have to tell someone three good things that happen to me today” then you are setting yourself up for a better attitude. I believe as Christians, it is so important for us to be a good witness to others and demonstrate a more positive outlook when faced with a day full of challenges. God can help us look for the good in every day. Just ask Him for His help with this and it will happen.

Dear Lord,

Help me to be more positive and let my conversations be uplifting and helpful to others. Let me be conscious of the good things that happen to me all day and remember them later.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen