GREAT ATTITUDES!

“Optimism”

An Optimistic Outlook

In order for old defeating thoughts to be invaded, conquered, and replaced by new victorious ones, we need to go through a process of reconstruction. In order for this to happen we need to go through a mental cleansing. The best way for this to happen is to memorize scripture. If we are going to aggressively come against demoralizing thoughts we need biblical ammunition.

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

“Those who wait for the Lord will gain strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary.: Isaiah 40:31

“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; surely I will help you…” Isaiah 4:10

“These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

A Positive Perspective

• One of the greatest benefits to be gleaned from the Bible is perspective. We can get discouraged when we temporarily lose our perspective. Little things become mammoth – motivation can become drained and worse of all we lose hope.
• God’s Word is tailor-made for gray-slushy days. It is like a beam of light penetrating the fog of circumstance. This big-picture perspective gives us hope.
• People who inspire others are those who see invisible bridges at the end of dead-end streets.
• “Whatever was written…was written for our instruction, that through…the encouragement of scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4

A Can-Do Attitude

• According to the theory of aerodynamics, repeatedly demonstrated in wind tunnel testing, the bumblebee is unable to fly. This is because the size, weight, and shape of the body in relation to the total wingspread make flying impossible. The bumblebee obviously did not read this report.
• Caleb had a “can-do” attitude. When you study his life in the book of Joshua, you will find that he was positive even when others around him were negative.
• They said, “We can’t,” He said, “We can.”
• They said, “We shouldn’t.” He said, “We must.”
• They said, “It’s impossible.” He said, “There is no such word with God.”
• Refuse to let your situation determine your attitude!