Playing on the one string - attitude!

"We cannot change our past. We cannot change the fact that people act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude." -  Charles Swindoll

What do you make of this quote? Do you agree or disagree? I do agree that our attitude is important in how we respond to certain people and events in our lives, but where does 'Faith' come into play? Can our faith impact our attitude? 

Ephesians 4:23 - "...to be made new in the attitude of your minds."

Let me know what you think.

Living in Grace

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Going through Hell

Winston Churchill is supposed to have once remarked: "If you are going through Hell, keep going."
He was well known as a great motivator and leader, encouraging his people to push through tough times. I guess we could call him an optimist - he believed that even if times were tough, they would get better in the long run.

I like Churchill's sentiments. They encourage me to push through the dark days, because the dawn will come. They also remind me of Jesus and how he went through 'Hell' for my sake. He faced opposition, torture, rejection, loneliness, betrayal, gossip, abuse, mockery - all for my redemption. I am so grateful that Jesus didn't quit halfway through his trials. His Grace freedom me from Hell.

So, if you feel like you are going through hell today, keeping walking. It will get better.

Ephesians 4:9-10 - What does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions? He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.

Living in Grace
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