The right attitude (1)

Think about these two points: (1) The right attitude makes a difference in our relationships. Theodore Roosevelt said, 'The most important single ingredient in the formula for success is knowing how to get along with people.' And Paul wrote: 'Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others' (Philippians 2:3-4 NKJV). If our track record with people isn't too good, maybe we need to look at our attitude. Some people just seem to have a winning way with others, but those with less effective people skills can win with others if they decide to change their attitude and approach.

(2) Our attitude makes a difference in how we face life's challenges. During the Korean War when US Marine Chesty Puller found himself surrounded by eight enemy divisions, his response was, 'All right, they are on our left. They are on our right. They're in front of us. They're behind us. They can't get away from us this time!'



So what now? In life, problems, challenges, obstacles and failures are unavoidable, but you get to decide how you deal with them. Will you give up? Will you let them make you miserable? Or will you try to make the best of things? Which path you select depends on your attitude. The times in your life when you grew the most were probably when you chose to overcome obstacles and problems.





— SCRIPTURE —

'Let each esteem others better than himself.' Philippians 2:3 NKJV
— SOULFOOD —

Jonah 1-4, Mark 5:31-43, Ps 62 , Pro 11:15