If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. – James 1:5 (NIV)
We’re talking about attitude this week. Yesterday, we talked about how your attitude is really shown when you’re in the middle of a storm. Today, we’re going to look at how your perspective can change your attitude.
Growing up, my family didn’t always have a lot of money. I always felt embarrassed about not having the latest clothes. However, one day, a kid at my school’s house burnt down. The kid lost everything. All his clothes, shoes, pictures…everything. I watched him show up after the fire in clothes that were too small and mismatched. I realized that I had a lot to be thankful for.
Even though I didn’t have the newest and best, I had clothes that fit and match. That day, my perspective changed, and I realized that I had a lot to be thankful for.
The same is really true for all of us. It’s easy to have a bad attitude and think we’re missing out. However, we are probably more blessed than we realize.
When we get focused and get God’s perspective on our situation, we realize that we have so much to be thankful for.
So today, if you’ve had a bad attitude about something in your life, ask God to help you get the right perspective. Like today’s verse says, ask Him for wisdom. He will show you how He sees it. When you do, it will often help you be happier about the things you’re facing.
Getting God’s perspective helps you maintain a good attitude.
Pray: God, I thank you for how good you are. I come to you today and ask for your help. Help me get your perspective on the things I’m facing right now. I ask you to help me maintain a good attitude even when things don’t look good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
