Christians Keeping Positive Attitudes
This devotional was provided by the Christian Prayer Center .
They say that your attitude about life is just as important as what happens to you in life. You can view good events with anxiety or a lack of satisfaction, or conversely you can look up sad events with understanding, patience and wisdom.
As Christians, it is important that we keep a positive attitude, forgive our enemies, and be gracious for what we are given. Here is a lovely bible verse that reinforces this concept:
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Phillipians 4:8
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Praying to God Continually
From the time when I awake until I go to sleep, I am continually praying to God. This is not something that I do on my knees though. Occasionally, I will bow before the Lord, but for the most part I just keep in constant contact with God in my mind and with my spirit.
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Jesus Healing the Sick
While the Lord was on the earth, the book of Acts declares that Jesus went about doing good to all who were oppressed by the devil. Sickness and disease caused many to get discouraged, oppressed and depressed.
In many accounts of the gospels we see Jesus physically healed people. As a result of the physical healing the oppressed, depressed and hopeless were supernaturally cured in more ways than just in their bodies.
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Jesus Reveals Himself to Followers
We see throughout the New Testament that Jesus reveals himself to the true believers and followers. As we read through the accounts of Jesus appearing to the disciples after his death, we better understand that He wants to reveal to us that he is still alive.
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Spending Time With God
I learned a simple truth from a great evangelist. He always says; “you can’t expect God to anoint you if you don’t spend time with him.” The word is clear about seeking the Lord with all of our hearts and that he is supposed to come first in our lives.
One of the most important things we need to be careful about is getting too busy for God. Oftentimes, people will be doing a lot of great things for the kingdom of God and neglect spending time with Jesus.
When we have been with Jesus it is recognizable. The Holy Spirit within us brings a comforting presence to those around us. Our smile is seen as not just an ordinary smile but one that releases joy. Compassion flows through us and people can tell that we have been with Jesus. Take time to be with Jesus, make time to pray and read God’s word today
Acts 4:13
When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.
Prayer: Lord help me to recognize the importance of spending time with you more than what I already do. I don’t ever want to get so busy just doing good things that I break having daily fellowship with you. I really want people to know that I have been spending time with Jesus.