Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker

It's always tough to admit and take ownership of a bad choice.  Anger comes into play when we are upset with our decision.  Anger is a dangerous emotional tool.

Mistakes are uncomfortable but they are a pathway to correcting behaviors and attitudes.  Are they necessary?  You decide.

Bad choices are made, simply when a person is unwilling to listen to the still, small voice of God.  Has that ever happened to you?

Yeah, we all make mistakes, but an honest mistake is often made when we have limited facts and decide to move ahead without fulling thinking about the prospects of our actions.  Has that ever happened to you?

Ever have a problem making a decision?  Everybody does.  Experience gives is a pathway to making decisions and moving ahead with confidence and peace.  

We all make mistakes.  That's how we learn to turn from perpetuating a life filled with regret.  So, what is success?  It's purpose, plan and simple.  God can help you get to that place.

God gives us opportunities to change the direction of our life.  So the secret is, listen to him before you make a decision that you might regret.  Use your faith in God as your first step...always.

Negative entrapments.  Have you ever been in a place that you didn't want to be, but couldn't figure out how to get out?  You're not alone.

Gods grief and sadness can be instrumental in healing your issues in life.  Reconciliation pleases the Lord.  And he gives us the power to do that.

Day by day, issues, conflicts, anger and confusion can take us off the path for a strong relationship with God.  It will happen.  Question is, how will you respond?

Everybody at some time in their life needs a fresh start.  Has that ever happened to you?  Right now, today, give it a try.

Failing to keep a promise to yourself, others, and God often gives birth to negative consequences.  And that can follow you for a lifetime.  Steps one and two:  Apologize and seek forgiveness.  That sets the path for a peaceful resolution.

Facing, rather than denying a situation exists is the first step of changing direction.  From a problem, to a solution.  So, how do you address issues in your life?

You know what?  God gives us the initiative and staying power to get us through any and every situation.  Do you have a relationship that needs healing?

Anger doesn't have to take up a permanent residence in our heart and mind.  When it does, it can destroy us.  Like a release valve on a steam engine, letting off steam in a beneficial way give us a peace place to resolve any and all issues.

Conflict is unavoidable.  It takes courage and maturity to cross that barrier and end up on the side of resolution.  Here is how to make that happen.

It IS possible to know someone for a lifetime and not know them personally.  So, how much of you, do you share with others?

So, this world is a pretty tough place to exist.  But every day there is an opportunity discover the things in our world that are beneficial and give us a sense of hope and peace.  Tough?  You bet.  Good?  Everyday.

Yeah, we will all face storms, health issues and days that seem overwhelming.  Gratitude is optimism and hope for the future, even when it seems like tomorrow will never come.  But it always does.

God never promised a life void of troubles.  He did give us his promise comfort when the hassles of life cause pain and trouble.  That's a realistic promise you can count on.

Life sometimes gets in the way of our appreciation of what God has provided.  When that happens, take a step back and reflect simply on what He did for us.  

We love to be rewarded for expressions of hard work, and doing good deeds.  It's never a quick $20 for helping someone stranded on the side of the road.  Your rewards come much later.  Be patient.

Self-made...not really.  God-made...really.  People in our lives give us an assist in life and that assist is also God related, even when it comes from a good friend.  God uses others in our lives to make that happen...really.

When privilege is applied to relationships, expressions of gratitude may be replaced by demands.  Don't let yourself be put into that position.  Keep it simple, and keep your eyes focused on God.  

You might not have all you want, but the key is being contented with what God provides.  It's not about more, it's more about what you need. And that need is always taken care of, isn't it?