All About AttitudeSample

Servant Attitude 

Paul tells us that we are to have the same attitude as Jesus.  Really?!? Some days I struggle to not yell at my kids, let alone have an attitude like Jesus! 

Looking at Jesus’ life on earth, we might think He would have an attitude of superiority, demanding to be served and obeyed. Instead, we see Him carrying an attitude of thankfulness, submission, and even obedience.  He obeyed his parents, whom He created.  He submitted to His purpose on earth, which He could have changed.  He respected authority even though He placed them there. He deserved to have an attitude of superiority, but chose one of servanthood. Jesus went beyond what was deserved and expected, and chose to have an attitude of humility. We too can go beyond what we think we deserve, and definitely what society says is expected. A lifestyle of servanthood and obedience doesn’t come naturally, and it’s definitely not easy. But sometimes the things that bring the most peace take the most work.

Let our life reflect Jesus through our attitude.  Don’t settle for just a positive attitude; imitate Him, the one who is still serving and giving us life through grace. If you were to be honest, is your attitude self-serving, or stemming from a lack of confidence? How can you move your attitude from one of being positive (or negative) to one of love and joy?