My devotion this morning was called Guard Your Attitude. 2 Thessalonians 2:16 - May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father encourage you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.
Do you ever see people in public and without them even saying a word you know they are the type of people that always complain or don't have good attitudes about anything? Just the way they carry themselves and even the looks on their faces really shows whats inside. I believe a good attitude can go a long way. In my life I always try and look at the positive side of things. Sometimes it's hard to see through the chaos but in every situation you can always know that a loving God cares about you and wants to see the best for your life. I think at times when we are having a bad day and we come upon a situation that may not sit right with us., in our heads we say "well I'm a Christians so I guess I need to be kind and compassionate in this situation" knowing very well that your positive attitude is a false one. People can see that on the way you carry ourselves.
What matters more than the type of service is the heart behind the service. A bad attitude spoils the gift we leave on the altar for God. I believe that God is more pleased with the quiet attention of a sincere servant than the noisy service of a sour one. I think if we try and come across as a "christian" to meet the expectations of people and look or sound fake, then we need not say anything. Sometimes the quiet prayers and thoughts please God more.
My challenge for you today is to take advantage of those situations that come your way and see the positive. Be uplifting and encouraging to others but if you feel the "act this way to meet my reputation as a christian" crosses your mind, please refrain and quiet your heart before God and ask him to give you a softened heart to show the fruits the Holy Spirit has given us to be a beacon of light to the world.
Grace and Peace
Ben
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