In life we all go through different seasons, times of plenty, times of need, times when our attitude is bad, which can lead to bitterness, being critical of others, dealing with disappointment, discouragement, feeling empty, or lonely, have a lack of peace, being in solitude, having stress and I am sure I could just keep going down the line of different feelings.
I am not above having my own seasons with any of the above-mentioned items and sometimes multiple at same time. We have all been create with emotions, humans are emotional creatures. My emotions tear at me when I see how other act towards others. My emotions can run wild. I will sometimes sit and think “What is wrong with the world?”
The problem with the world, sounds complex, but it really is not. There is nothing in this world I can change that will fix my feelings. The problem with the world is ME.
As a Christian, I have no good excuse for a poor attitude, but I acknowledge that is am a sinner too and I make my mistakes. I can try to point a finger at other persons who may be the ones creating some of my listed issues I have been dealing with, but when I am pointing one finger at someone there are three other fingers pointing back at me.
I am lucky, even with the issues I am having. I am lucky that my Savior is always there for me. I may not be perfect, but I am progressing. I also read a quote the that helped me too. “Everything can be taken away from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances.” Viktor E. Frankly, Nazi Death Camp survivor.
I am lucky that I have now a biblical base. I can catch myself falling and adjust. I my not have the best memorization skills, but my foundation can help me find Scriptures that helps. Here is Paul writing while in prison in Rome.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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 your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:6-13
No one wants to hear about my issues. Everyone else has their own problems in life. But then again, I keep getting the gentle nudge to post this public; I am not the only one in this world with issues.
I truly believe in heaven and in hell. I believe in angles and in demons. I know there is a devil, but I also know that He who is in me has overcome death. I have decided that I need to change my attitude and continue the path I am walking, and God will protect me.
My new attitude: what should it look like? Instead of making war on peace, I have decided it is time to wage peace on war! I also will ask for your forgiveness for all the issues I listed as my part of making this world a not-so-great place to be, a place that God created. The problem with the world is me, please forgive me and help me reaching my goal in waging peace against war.
Please join me in this journey.