Change My Attitude, Lord – Romans15:5-6
Posted on May 20, 2013 by Loren Lung
Romans 15:5-6 – May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
It is God who gives endurance. I was in one of those rare situations the other day where I had to put physical restraint to a young man who was being violent and would not calm down. He maybe smaller than me but he has muscles and a will that refuses to be broken. No matter how hard I tried to get him to calm down he would not. Even if it caused him physical pain. What few people know is how much energy it takes to restrain someone. That’s why you see on TV that it takes several cops to restrain someone. My muscles was sore and shaking and I wasn’t sure that I could outlast his will. But God gave me the strength to endure.
It is God who gives encouragement. Some of you know that I have been going through some rocky times lately. Recently, someone hurt my feelings when they questioned my faith. I was mad and was thinking of “taking my toys and going home”. But God’s Spirit reminded me that “in as much as it is up to you, live at peace with everyone.” I swallowed my pride and submitted. And then God opened up hearts and encouragement flowed out. Even the person who slammed me was now giving praise. But instead of being big headed about it I was incredibly humbled.
It is God who can change attitudes. This prayer for the Christians in Rome is asking God to change attitudes towards others. But God can change our attitudes about so much more too. The key is to ask him.
Today, I am asking God to change my attitude toward exercise. I have gotten lazy and have had a rotten attitude. I always have a “good excuse”. My ankle hurts. I don’t feel well. It’s too hot. It’s too cold. It’s raining outside (I have indoor equipment too). If this weekend has taught me anything it is that I am getting weak. Lord, change my attitude about exercise.
Today, I am asking God to change my attitude toward food. I tell myself that it’s okay to eat something I know I shouldn’t because I’ve been good. But then after I eat it I reason that I have already blown it so I might as well go ahead. And portion control has also gone out the window. Lord, change my attitude about cheating on what I eat.
Today, I am asking God to change my attitude and my moods. I must admit that there are times I like sitting in my mud puddle and brooding… at least you would think that. When I am feeling sorry for myself I miss out on the blessings that God has given. I try to justify my actions. And I justify my poor choices. It’s everyone else and not me. LORD, CHANGE MY ATTITUDE!!!
Dear Heavenly Father, I give thanks to you because your love endures forever. You created the world and everything in it in just a week. You set the seas in motion and planned our salvation from the very beginning. You are ruler of heaven and earth. Please change my attitude to be more like Christ. Help me to treat others with respect and honor. Help me to have a good attitude toward exercise and food control. Help me to be a better person… the man you would have me to be. In the name of your Son, Jesus, Amen.
“Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.”
-Anthony J. D’Angelo, The College Blue Book
“It’s so hard when I have to, and so easy when I want to.”
-Annie Gottlier
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