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“Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.” Proverbs 4:24

Starring at my computer screen, I bit my upper lip and attempted to navigate through our new email system. Reluctant to give it a try, I finally succumbed when I learned our IT guys were making the old system obsolete. Too slow. Too many steps involved. No training provided. Didn’t take long for my attitude to lose altitude. Co-workers were frustrated, and I was too glad to offer my low opinion of our experts’ choice. As I heard my own negativity – the only thing I could whisper was, “Help me Jesus.” What happened to “embracing change”? I loved trying new things. I didn’t really like our old email system, but it was comfortable. Taking in a deep breath, I confessed my spiraling attitude and grabbed a notepad. Determined, I spent hours creating emails, folders, addresslists, calendars, etc and made notes as I unraveled these mysteries. Didn’t take long for my attitude to start regaining altitude. The new system did have some cool new options, and I could finally see them when I kept my attitude in check.

Losing altitude in your attitude? When we zero in on the negatives, we miss any chance of seeing the possibilities. By asking God to give us a clear perspective – one that is balanced – we can clearly evaluate and embrace change. My email challenge was conquered and my co-workers loved my notes. But more importantly, God reinvented my attitude – “Thank you Jesus.”

“Father, it is so easy to join the chorus of negativity. Fill my lips with a sweet song that creates a beautiful harmony.”
For His Glory

Janet Martin
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