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“You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.” Philippians 2:5
My attitude and Christ's attitude are quite different. Christ's is much better. I need to choose Christ's. Lord, help me to choose your attitude.
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"You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had." Philippians 2:5
"Let me be me" sounds nice but "me" isn't always a good thing. Christ had the right attitude. We should "make me be more like Jesus". Lord, help me to be more aware of my attitude and adjust it when necessary. “Heaven and Earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.” Matthew 24:35
It is amazing how much people remember one specific thing you say, even when you say a lot or do a lot that is to the contrary of that one thing. Unfortunately, every word matters not just the ones we want to matter. Lord, help me to watch what I say. “I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” Philippians 3:14
At the end of the day, do you measure your day by what you accomplished for yourself or what you accomplished for God? Lord, help me value and find worth and productivity be measured in what I did for You and others, and not for myself. “Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.” Colossians 3:2-3
The world is mess. Thank God (literally) that this world really doesn't matter much. Lord, help me to focus on the things that matter. “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father." -- Matthew 5:13-16
When we stand for something, we are no longer anonymous and our actions matter. One misbehavior can minimize or erase years of positive behavior. Lord, help me to be more intentional about what I say and do as it all matters. "'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the Lord. 'They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.'" Jeremiah 29:11-13
We may think that our life is a disaster at the moment. It isn't. It may not be what we expected but nothing ever is. We may be facing challenges and trials but it isn't a complete disaster. God can salvage anything from our current situation. We simply must pray as God is listening. Lord, help me to overcome whatever I may be going through today that may feel hopeless and a complete disaster. “They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshipped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen.” Romans 1:25
God created all of the cool things we have. God created all of the cool things that you are. God should get the credit for anything we have and anything we are and are able to do. Lord, help me to always remember You are the source of all that I am and all that I can be. “They said to each other, ‘Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?’” Luke 24:32
We appreciate reminders when they are "welcomed reminders". We struggle to be reminded of things when they are not something we welcome. We all need reminders. We forget all of the time. This is one main reason why church attendance and daily bible reading and daily prayers are extremely important. These activities remind us of the decision we made at an earlier time to follow Jesus. Lord, help me to maintain the activities in my life that remind me of how much I love you. “No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead.” Philippians 3:13
We are fools to think that we will ever be complete or achieve all that needs to happen. We are not done, nor will we be done. Life is a constant process. Once we understand this fact, we will have a better perspective on life and have less expectations that life can be tied up in a nice bow. Lord, help me to realize that I, as well as all those around me, are a work in process. |
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