A NEW ATTITUDE

“We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

I share the following story from an illustration written by a man named Bobby Scobey. Its origins may have been from a cancer survivor or struggler. Yet, even in the darkest of moments, this person knew life can be transformed. With it comes an invitation to incorporate its message into our New Year’s resolutions. All things are possible in Christ. Even though Paul struggled, A LOT at times, he could still assert that “all things work together for good for those who love God….” He trusted God no matter life’s circumstance, and anticipated the possibilities for goodness in all things regardless of the circumstance; a remarkable posture to take. For sure, such a posture does not come easily, but does come from careful nurture, a supportive community of faith and the disciplined life of prayer, study and worship.

Attitude Is Everything. There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head. "Well," she said, "I think I’ll braid my hair today." So she did and she had a wonderful day. The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two hairs on her head. "H-m-m, " she said, "I think I’ll part my hair down the middle today." So she did and she had a grand day. The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one hair on her head. "Well," she said, "today I’m going to wear my hair in a pony tail." So she did and she had a fun, fun day. The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasn’t a single hair on her head. "YEA" she exclaimed, "I don’t have to fix my hair today." Attitude is everything.

May it be a Happy New Year with blessings and peace, Dave