Freshen Up Your Attitude
Author: Bob Shafer
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4
"And be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude]…"
Ephesians 4:23 AMP
Sometimes your body will not get well until your mind tells it to get well. You won’t accomplish your dreams by thinking, “I never get any good breaks. I don’t know the right people. I don’t have the funds or the education.” You have to give yourself permission to accomplish your dreams, permission to get out of debt, and permission to overcome the obstacle. Your better days begin in your thinking.
Studies show that when you are negative and think sad, discouraging thoughts, your serotonin level goes down, and that causes you to feel sad. It’s not just in your head. It affects your moods. But when you get up each day in a positive frame of mind, feeling hopeful and expecting good things, endorphins are released that make you feel happy. You will have more energy, because being positive puts a spring in your step.
If you go around with negative thoughts, they will drain you of your energy and zeal. It’s like a big vacuum pulling out all the good things that God put in you. You’d be amazed at how much better you’d feel and how much more you’d accomplish if you’d just switch over to this positive mind-set. You have to think positive thoughts on purpose. “This is going to be a great day. This is my year. I’m expecting an abundance of favor.”
The Scripture says, “Put on a fresh new attitude.” I’ve found yesterday’s attitude is not good enough for today. Every morning you have to consciously adopt a fresh attitude by thinking things like: “I’m going to be happy today. I’m going to be good to people. I’m going to go with the flow and not get upset. God is in control. He’s directing my steps. No obstacle is too big. I am well able to do what I’m called to do.”
That fresh new attitude will put you in God’s jet stream. You will accomplish things that you could not accomplish on your own. You’ll be more productive. You’ll have more wisdom, creativity, and good ideas. You will overcome obstacles that were bigger, stronger, and more powerful.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Father, thank You that I can enter into the flow of positive, faith-filled thoughts of victory. I choose to start seeing the best in situations. I believe that as I dwell on Your Word that my mind will be renewed and my life will be transformed. Amen.
TODAY’S THOUGHT
When you put on a fresh new attitude of faith, you are opening the door for God to work in your situation. You may not see anything happening with your natural eyes, but in the spiritual world, God is at work. And if you’ll do your part and keep believing, at the right time, God will bring you out with the victory.
Author: Bob Shafer
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4
"And be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude]…"
Ephesians 4:23 AMP
Sometimes your body will not get well until your mind tells it to get well. You won’t accomplish your dreams by thinking, “I never get any good breaks. I don’t know the right people. I don’t have the funds or the education.” You have to give yourself permission to accomplish your dreams, permission to get out of debt, and permission to overcome the obstacle. Your better days begin in your thinking.
Studies show that when you are negative and think sad, discouraging thoughts, your serotonin level goes down, and that causes you to feel sad. It’s not just in your head. It affects your moods. But when you get up each day in a positive frame of mind, feeling hopeful and expecting good things, endorphins are released that make you feel happy. You will have more energy, because being positive puts a spring in your step.
If you go around with negative thoughts, they will drain you of your energy and zeal. It’s like a big vacuum pulling out all the good things that God put in you. You’d be amazed at how much better you’d feel and how much more you’d accomplish if you’d just switch over to this positive mind-set. You have to think positive thoughts on purpose. “This is going to be a great day. This is my year. I’m expecting an abundance of favor.”
The Scripture says, “Put on a fresh new attitude.” I’ve found yesterday’s attitude is not good enough for today. Every morning you have to consciously adopt a fresh attitude by thinking things like: “I’m going to be happy today. I’m going to be good to people. I’m going to go with the flow and not get upset. God is in control. He’s directing my steps. No obstacle is too big. I am well able to do what I’m called to do.”
That fresh new attitude will put you in God’s jet stream. You will accomplish things that you could not accomplish on your own. You’ll be more productive. You’ll have more wisdom, creativity, and good ideas. You will overcome obstacles that were bigger, stronger, and more powerful.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Father, thank You that I can enter into the flow of positive, faith-filled thoughts of victory. I choose to start seeing the best in situations. I believe that as I dwell on Your Word that my mind will be renewed and my life will be transformed. Amen.
TODAY’S THOUGHT
When you put on a fresh new attitude of faith, you are opening the door for God to work in your situation. You may not see anything happening with your natural eyes, but in the spiritual world, God is at work. And if you’ll do your part and keep believing, at the right time, God will bring you out with the victory.