Phil 2:5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus….
I try to be incredibly transparent in these reflections. Ninety-nine percent of the time, the topics God lays on my heart are issues I need to deal with in my own life. And after a week of poor sleep, sinus drainage, sinus headache, sinus grumpiness, He is very clearly this morning telling me to check my attitude. It’s not good, positive, and uplifting. It’s not Christlike. Jesus, help me.
2 Cor 11:3 I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.
I know why and how this attitude came to the fore. I don’t feel well. I’m grumpy. I’m human. I’m sure there are those who would tell me not to be so hard on myself. But it’s not me I’m worried about. It’s those I love. I’ve been pretty terse with them. Impatient. Instead of being loving and positive, I’ve been pointing out their faults and shortcomings. It’s not how I want to live, not how I want to love. And the truth is, there’s way more good in my life and in the people I love than bad. Jesus, help me speak words of life and love.
Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
Lord, Thank You for this day and for the way You always shine Your truth on issues in my life that need adjusting. Thank You for the call this morning to check my attitude. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me (Psalm 51:10). Help me to be kind, loving, and encouraging to all those I encounter today, especially my family, whom I love so dearly. Draw us closer to You. Amen.
Heb 13:1 Continue in brotherly love.
Have a blessed day.