A google search for the definition of the word attitude indicates, a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior… Hmmmm.
How and what I think, impacts the way I feel. How I feel, impacts the way I behavior. My attitude encompasses my thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Philippians 4:8 says this, “Finally, brethren, what ever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.”
It amazes me how the Bible gives such insight on what I should and shouldn’t do—but more importantly, how I should think.
On my part, it’s proactive. But God has already laid out the framework. Aligning my thoughts with God’s word has the capacity to melt my heart and change my attitude.
Whether I admit it or not, I am what I think and my attitude reflects how I respond.
Only by God’s strength and power, do I have the ability to align my thoughts with God's thoughts and my ways with God's ways.
Lord, help me to check my attitude and help me to respond in a way that pleases You.