Choosing

Today most of us have the opportunity to choose our attitude. Will today be crappy or will we find the good amidst the rubbish? There’s never a shortage of things to complain about and sometimes we have to look really hard to find the beauty. But it’s there and well worth finding.

Attitude

The next verse in this passage has set the tone for how we view God and there is a good chance we’ve had it wrong. “…which I commanded that you should not eat”, can easily be translated as, “which I gave you not to eat” or “which I put there for you not to eat”. Have we assumed that God’s tone towards Adam was harsh here because of Adam’s response?

Thankful

Another quality that will stand out to those around us when were walking in God’s assurance is an attitude of thankfulness. When we have all we need and we do, then how could we be anything but thankful. The world complains about what they don’t have. We are thankful for all that we do have. This stands out to people.

Difficulties or…

Opportunities? A dear friend of mine calls every challenge that comes his way an opportunity. He sees them as a chance to learn something, to grow, to address a problem or change something that needs to be changed. I love his attitude.

The Bible says to count it all joy when we come upon trials in our lives. If we look at things the way my friend does it makes this possible. Ultimately what every challenge provides us is an opportunity to trust God. If we worry, get anxious or try to force things apart from Him, that’s not trusting. If we can face our setbacks knowing that God wants the very best for us, and if we seek Him for what can be gained, that’s the “peace that passes all understanding”.