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
