“But you have
not so learned Christ, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by
Him, as the truth is in Jesus: that you put off, concerning your former
conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and
be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which
was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.”
(Ephesians 4:20-24 NKJ)
not so learned Christ, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by
Him, as the truth is in Jesus: that you put off, concerning your former
conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and
be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which
was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.”
(Ephesians 4:20-24 NKJ)
Have you ever been
in a crowded restaurant and noticed how people around you react? As we survey
the crowd there will be grumpy expressions, tired expressions, happy
expressions and all sorts of others.
in a crowded restaurant and noticed how people around you react? As we survey
the crowd there will be grumpy expressions, tired expressions, happy
expressions and all sorts of others.
Some people will
haughtily demand different tables and rather rudely give the servers a hard
time. And a few will pleasantly greet the servers and ask them about their day.
Then they will courteously sit, happily chatting together while the servers
bring them their drink and food. They’ll smile at those around them, generally
bringing cheer to all in their sphere.
haughtily demand different tables and rather rudely give the servers a hard
time. And a few will pleasantly greet the servers and ask them about their day.
Then they will courteously sit, happily chatting together while the servers
bring them their drink and food. They’ll smile at those around them, generally
bringing cheer to all in their sphere.
Isn’t it amazing how
some folks always complain about the smallest detail? But there are others who
adjust their attitudes and react positively to every situation. We all prefer
to eat and fellowship with this second group. It is a blessing to be with them
anytime.
some folks always complain about the smallest detail? But there are others who
adjust their attitudes and react positively to every situation. We all prefer
to eat and fellowship with this second group. It is a blessing to be with them
anytime.
Well, there are some
lessons we can learn even in a restaurant. Instead of going in with an attitude
of “I’m not going to like this,” we could approach every situation
with a renewed spirit and attitude. How might the days of our lives improve?
lessons we can learn even in a restaurant. Instead of going in with an attitude
of “I’m not going to like this,” we could approach every situation
with a renewed spirit and attitude. How might the days of our lives improve?
Renewing our spirit
and attitude is such a simple lesson, but one that will serve us well for all
eternity. Taking off the old and putting on the new is how we are taught
concerning Christ. The new includes our spirit and attitude, doesn’t it?
and attitude is such a simple lesson, but one that will serve us well for all
eternity. Taking off the old and putting on the new is how we are taught
concerning Christ. The new includes our spirit and attitude, doesn’t it?
Dear Father, thank
you for a new spirit and attitude. Empower us to constantly renew both spirit
and attitude as we live for Christ. This I pray in the name of Jesus. AMEN
you for a new spirit and attitude. Empower us to constantly renew both spirit
and attitude as we live for Christ. This I pray in the name of Jesus. AMEN
Renew your spirit
and attitude,
and attitude,