Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker

Ok, God, I'm here.  What can I do for you.  Ever had a problem understanding why you're here?  You're not alone.

It's simple.  God does not act according to our aassessment of a situation, but he does what is best for everyone.  You might disagree.  But dig a little deeper and discover why He has the best option.  

The good news is that God has paved the way and prepared our lives for taking the best path.  When we get stuck, He is right beside us to move to a better place.  Lean on God when it's time to make that little, or BIG decision.  

God saved Jonah's life and Jonah expressed his thanks with a promise to God.  Yes, you should always honor a promise.  It defines who you are.

Darkness is a place where people turn away from God.  Where God exists, there is light and clarity.  Today, ask God to help you see with clarity so you can serve him more completely.

Short answer:  Yes.  Have you tuned into his channel to discover what He has written in your life?  Do that, right now.

Jonah refused to believe that God's love was available to everyone.  Is that where you are in life?  All of God's people are worthy, including you.

In a changing world, God provides clarity of what it means to be accountable.  You are always in His care.  Open your eyes and your heart to understand God's purpose in your life.

Spiratual clarity is closely related to faith and trust in Jesus.  Letting go to resistance is the key to being accountable.

It's never easy, but sometimes we all need a reality check to discover if cautious optimism is distorting our life.  Being upbeat is good, but looking at life from God's perspective is always necessary.

Where were you on 9/11?  The day went from a beautiful, tranquil morning to chaos in a matter of minutes.  God was there on that day to help us deal with the tragedy.  Here is there everyday for us.

Your words and actions are your brand.  Find wisdom and direction from God and put those actions at the top of your list, every day.  

When 911 hit, our world turned upside down and inside out.  The following week, church attendance surged.  God is at the center of everything that can heal us on a bad day, or a day like 911.  

Find a quiet place, epmty your thoughts, and find clarity to be ready to spend time with God.  And, be a good listener.  You will hear His voice, loud and clear.

God gives us the ability to adapt to what might seem impossible.  When the sun comes up, lean on God to start your day.

God does not intend for us to languish in doubt, but to trust his power, protection and provision.  He also gives us the option to allow those things that are out of our control to find a path to resolution.  

We don't know what tomorrow will bring, but with God, we are always prepared for what's next.  He knows what our tomorrow is and you must trust Him to help you navigate what's next.  He's there, every day and always.

Let's face it.  Change makes us anxious.  We don't like change.  We love status quo. But that's not how life works.  God gives us the power to make changes, IF we believe and come to him with faith and trust.

Being adaptable, or facing change is all about seeing positive options and managing what lies ahead.  God gives us the platform to do that.  Let God get you there.  

Life is filled with ups and downs and life drains us of energy and purpose.  But God intended for every day of our lives to count.  He will give us what we need to move forward, every day, and every breath.  Start each day with Him.

A negative attitude builds negativity in all aspects of your life.  Negativity doesn't change things, it damages your path forward.  Ask God to help you turn "negative" into "hopeful".

This might be hard, but trusing God to provide for your needs instead of yielding to feelings of hopelessness, is the only way to get there.  Can you do that?

Simply look at the upside of whatever you are facing.  What is a beneficial outcome and how can you get there.  Life presents fear and anxiety to everyone.  God can help you see what will be.

Fortunately, we are not up against the cutting edge of condemnation for we belong to Jesus Christ.  Is there someone in your life that might not be there?

Yeah, we all make bad decisions and those decisions also affect others.  Whatever bad decisions you have made, God provides a path  to move toward recovery, if you honestly repent.  Can you do that?