An Attitude Adjustment

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord... (Colossians 3:17).



Our attitude affects everything in our lives. A good attitude will produce happiness, while a bad attitude brings misery. Along with praying for righteous thoughts, Godly words, and obedient actions, we should also pray for the right attitude. The Holy Spirit will help us with all of these, but we have to let Him and submit to His guidance.

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him (Colossians 3:17).

A huge hunk of a Christian's good attitude comes from trusting God and knowing He has the absolute best plans for us. We just need to surrender and follow. With Christ in our lives, we can look forward to each new day with eagerness and joy.  As Warren Wiersbe said in Jesus in the Present Tense, "Each day is an appointment, not an accident; and when our desire is to glorify God, we see opportunities..." not obstacles. It is impossible to be unhappy with a thankful heart that's praising God.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things (Philippians 4:8).

Making God the priority in our lives is the beginning. We must take time to be holy. Devotion time doesn't mean hurrying through a handful of Bible verses; mumbling a routine, short prayer; and then eagerly getting to your plans for the day. As Wiersbe says, "God's Word is our food and we must chew it carefully, not gulp it down" like bitter medicine. How is your attitude? Does it need some adjustment? Pray and ask God to help you change it to one that pleases Him most.

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