Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker

There are present and future rewards in store for those whose faith and trust in God reflect their path in life.  It all goes back to one simple place.  Have you had a conversation with God about where you're headed?

We are held accountable first to God for our beliefs, thoughts, talents, and actions.  God wants us to remember  that He is the one who made it all possible.  

Opportunity.  What a beautiful thing.  But if we live our lives with a negative mindset, we go nowhere.  Turn off the negative noise and focus on what God has in store for your life.  You will be amazed.

God has a lot invested in you, but sometimes we fail to see our full potential because we are uncertain and afraid.  Instead, rely on God to help direct your steps, and let your journey, begin.

Simple, believe in God and believe in you.  We are all created by God for a specific purpose.  God knows who you are and what you will do in life.  It's time to have a conversation and get busy.

It's called "self-care" and unless you find the time for you, your life will be damaged.  Step one, make time for God and let Him know how you feel right now.

Simply, by taking ownership of what has happened.  If you don't do this, your heart will become corrupt with resentment, and that will damage your mind, body and spirit.  

Getting older is something that is part of every life.  How we deal with mid-life and senior-life is a big deal.  Using God as our anchor is the key to understanding and responding to life stages.  He is right there with you, every day.

It's okay to be sad.  That's part of the healing process when something in life goes wrong.  Let God help you with the process of working through and healing.  He is the way.

Denial, depression, anger and finally acceptance.  Yeah, it's a process that must play out.  With God by your side, it's a journey is still painful, but with a much better end result.  

We all have a lapse in character, making a bad decision or not responding when we should have.  God can help you get back on track when it's time to make a decision.  

Drop your guard and get ready to understand that you WILL make mistakes.  But that's okay.  We all do.  Step two.  Sit down and have a conversation with God to get you back on track.  

Taking ownership of success and failure is the first step in connecting to God.  We're not perfect.  We never will be.  But God understands that life is learning, and learning is important to stay on the right path.

A relationship is built on time spent together.  And that's the same with God.  He has a plan for your life, but if you don't spend time with Him, you will never know or understand how to get there.

Step one: Drop the attitude and start listening to what God has in store for your life.  As the sun rises on each day, it's another opportunity to learn about life.  Take some time to talk to God.

Maturity is growing your accountability in Christ.  Will you ever achieve perfection in life? That's not the point.  Maturity is learning how to listen and respond to God.

It isn't what's on the outside that condems a person, it's what is on the inside.  Here's the question.  How is your conscience?

Have you ever done something and just a moment later, wondered why?  You're not alone.  Your acts create your character and your character defines who you are.  Stop and think, then ask God what you should do.  

Okay, you can do this.  And practice makes perfect.  Whatever is true and admirable, noble and lovely, pure and right.  Those words can turn your day and your life around.  

How do you rank yourself as a member of God's family?  We try to fit in with various social situations, and that's okay.  But think about God's family.  How you fit in there is the most important place.

We all make bad decisions.  Many times we live with the results.  How about turning bad into good.  Mistakes in life are meant to be corrected.  And you do that with the help of God.

Sure, you can avoid responsibility and life will go on.  What you are missing is the rich blessing God gives each of us.  God will help you get there.

Being accountable means you are walking the path God intended.  Walk in His footsteps and you will build an accountable life.

Excellent at what?  How about life in general.  At the core of life is, are you excellent as a child of God.  Good grades, tons of money, a membership at the club.  That's not excellence, it's the other side of what's important in life.  

One word.  NO.  Perception of who you are is an important facet of your life.  Think about it.  How would you like to be remembered?