I’ve got four kids that range in age from 5 to 15. You can guarantee this time of year, that when one brings home a cold or flu bug, that most if not all of us will share in the joy.
Have you ever watched someone laugh and even if you don’t know why, you can’t help but laugh along?
How about if you watch someone yawn, you’re almost guaranteed to join in. In fact, I bet over half of you reading this now just yawned, I did.
So many things are contagious and your attitude is no different.
I saw some friends last night that I hadn’t talked to in a month or so. We’re both struggling with some of the same issues in our personal lives in varying degrees of severity and duration. But nonetheless, we’ve found a kindred spirit with each other and can relate. But the thing I want to talk about with him, is that no matter the situation, no matter the difficulty, he seems to always see things on the bright side. Perhaps inside he is stressing more than he shows, but his outward attitude is one of filled with positive thoughts and hope for the future. This attitude is contagious.
We talked for an hour or so last night and it was amazing the change in my own attitude after he had left. Before he got to my place, I was pretty stressed and just in a terrible mood. After he left, my spirit was uplifted and hopeful. Not perfectly, but better than before.
I strive to always carry with me a positive attitude despite what I may be feeling inside. I find that I can usually talk myself into a good mood if I try hard enough, but there is nothing better than a good friend to help you along.
I try to stay positive in all situations for my family’s sake as there is no gain in being negative. If you’re negative you tend to live in the past and focus on the problems, while if you have a positive mindset, you will focus on the future and the solutions to your problems. Focusing on the solutions, help you to achieve your goals and often solve your problems. Much better way to live I think.
None of us are perfect. And none of us will live a trouble-free life.
In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. –John 16:33
But we have hope that God will provide for our needs (not necessarily our wants) in all situations.
When you say ”it’s impossible”, God says “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” –Luke 18:27
When you say, “I can’t go on”, God says “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
When you say “ I can’t do it”, God says “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” -Philippians 4:13
When you say “I’m not able”, God says “And God will generously provide all you need.” – 2 Corinthians 9:8
When you say “I’m always worried and frustrated”, God says “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
When you say “I feel all alone”, God says “…Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” – Hebrews 13:5
Keep a positive attitude as it will take you farther towards living an exceptional life and it will be the contagion that spreads to all those around you.
BTW: To my friend I talked about above, you know who you are (you told me you read all my posts, perhaps the only person!) I say, “thank you” and the future is bright.
Exceptional Christian 