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The
Challenge of Keeping a Positive Attitude.
The challenge of keeping a positive
attitude is not a new idea. It is found clearly in the first-century
writing of Paul the apostle. He wrote: "Do not be anxious about
anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and minds. ...Whatever is true,
noble, right, pure, lovely, or admirable - if anything is excellent or
praiseworthy - think about such things." Phil 4:4-7.
We are responsible for the way we think.
Even in the worst marital situation we choose our attitude. Maintaining a
positive attitude requires prayer. Paul said, bring your requests to God.
Tell him what you want. Will God always do what we ask? No, but what does
happen is that "the peace of God" descends on our emotions and
our thoughts. God calms our emotions and directs our thoughts. With a
positive attitude, we become a part of the solution, rather than a part of
the problem.
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