Posted By Wanda on September 3, 2009

“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.” ~Winston Churchill

Our attitude represents 80% of our success and skill makes up for the other 20. As Zig Ziglar says “your attitude not your aptitude will determine your altitude.”

As we waited for the school bus in the mornings, my family and I learned some Bible verses. One that stands out to me is Philippians 4:8 … whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy-meditate on these things.

I think this verse could be the answer to depression, loneliness, sadness, and the like. If I learn to concentrate on the good, instead of the bad and the ugly, my outlook will be bright and my attitude will be in the right place. It really makes no difference what skills I have or what knowledge I possess if my attitude is negative and pessimistic.

What are we meditating on today? Good things? Or negative reports? As we choose to meditate on what is good, pure, lovely, etc, we will see transformation taking place before our very eyes. Just be aware that you may need to make some changes in your environment. As Zig Ziglar shares, “Life is too short to spend your precious time trying to convince a person who wants to live in gloom and doom otherwise. Give lifting that person your best shot, but don’t hang around long enough for his or her bad attitude to pull you down. Instead, surround yourself with optimistic people.”

There are many people in the Body of Christ who have optimistic views on life and they are motivating to be around. Search them out and learn from their examples. Read the Bible and find books of testimonies of God working in people’s lives. Listen to godly motivational speakers and be empowered to grow, change and succeed. It will most certainly rub off on you!

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