Like a different pair of shoes can raise the level of a plain, ordinary outfit to the next level, so our ‘attitude’ goes an amazingly long way toward changing our outlook on a situation. We’ve all experienced times in our own life when viewing life’s glass as half empty instead of half full becomes a norm. Or we can find it easier to complain about our crazy schedule instead of being thankful for health and strength to carry it out.
What is your current attitude toward the church in which you serve:
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I can’t stand it……I’m disappointed in it……..it’s OK……..I love it!
So much of our effectiveness as ministry wives, and even as Christians, is influenced by our attitudes. Often our attitudes will either make or break our opportunities to serve the Lord. That’s why we much continually put our best foot, or best attitude, forward. Whether we serve in the nursery, lead a Bible Study, or witness to a neighbor; we need to remember that people deserve our best.
Living out the words of Colossians 3:23, which challenges us to do everything as to the Lord, requires that all aspects of our attitudes or viewpoints glorify Him. considering how your past can influence your present will help you make sure your attitude lines up.
How do you answer the following questions to evaluate the role your past plays on your current attitude or viewpoint toward ministry?
Did you grow up in a church? yes no
Which of the following words best describe(s) the church in which you grew up? traditional formal turbulent casual large growing small charismatic dull legalistic evangelical rigid liberal exciting conservative mission-minded family oriented
Tell us about one or two people who have influenced you spiritually. In one sentence, summarize a spiritual discipline each person taught you either in words or by example. For example, a woman who has influenced me is Dorothy. She has mentored me and helped me to understand that with God all things are possible!
Sometimes thinking back will help us to think more clearly about today.
