The Spiritual Fitness ManualSample

A Positive Mental Attitude - Part 2

By Richard Glickstein, President, The National Bible Association

A positive mental attitude is a foundation principle of faith in God. You must have a steadfast positive attitude about what God’s word says in order to trust him. Many times our circumstances, feelings, or logic tell us otherwise. The Apostle Peter maintained a positive mental attitude based on what Jesus said to him: “Come!” and he walked on the water. But when Peter looked at his circumstances, the wind, he let his attitude change and he became negative. The results? He sank. The key to a positive mental attitude is to choose to stand on God’s Word. 

1. You are what you think so think positively! 

2. Having a positive mental attitude is a daily battle. Victory is achieved one day at a time.

3. Love is always positive in its outlook: keep loving.

4. You can’t lose. No matter what the situation. God is for you and He is in absolute control. Stay positive. Don’t give in to your fears. God will make a way for you.

5. God loves you and He will be with you in your greatest hour of need. Choose to believe it. 

6. A positive mental attitude of praise will give you inner strength.

7. Find something to laugh about in your circumstances each day and it can be healing for you.

8. A positive mental outlook about God and His Word will produce His peace in you.

9. When all hope seems to be lost and destruction seems logically imminent, “Keep moving!” God will make a way.

10. You are powerful in God; lay hold of that in your mind.

11. Determine not to speak negatively about anyone. Don’t be critical or judgmental. You reap what you sow. 

Negative talk about others is like poison in your spirit. Forgive, forget and move on if you have been wronged. Don’t gossip about others. If you don’t have anything positive to say about someone, don’t say anything.