Ups and Downs

Goodness, life is hard! Can I get an amen?

Life is full of ups and downs...mountains and valleys...good and bad...successes and failures. God has never promised anyone that life would be easy or fair. But

He did promise it would be worth it all in the end if we are connected to Him.

The Apostle Paul said, "I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." (Phil 3:14)

Meet Laura

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Laura likes to describe herself as a joy-filled woman.
In fact, joy is her favorite word!
She finds joy in loving life, people, and her little dog, Snickers.
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Attitude

I'm convinced that attitude makes the difference in most everything.

Our attitude affects our abilities, our relationships, our mood, our potential for growth and our success. As Toby Mac says, it can make all the difference in how a day goes.

The Apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 2:5, "You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had."

No where in Scripture have I read that Jesus had a crappy attitude. Instead, it says His attitude was one of humility, selflessness, and service to others. He approached each day with an attitude of gratefulness and dependence on His Father. He was steadfast and determined to make a positive difference in others' lives.

How does your attitude compare? Our attitudes are a result of our thoughts and both are controllable. That's why Paul can tell us to make sure our attitude reflects Christ's attitude. He knows we're capable of doing that.
It's important for us to periodically do some attitude checks...keep ourselves in line with the attitude of Christ. It will make all of the difference!