Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker

Are we accountable to those who think they are worthy of our trust?  Hope so.  Trust is accountability, proven when we stand by our word.  So, are you trustworthy?

So what you believe about a situation is purely speculation.  But trust is a scary place to go, IF you don't first talk with God.  Remove doubt by trusting in what God sees, because it is the truth.

Interesting question, but the answer is simple.  By trusting God, you have built a foundational trust that can carry you through every day, every decision, the bad days and the good days.  Trust in God is valuable and always there.

Trust is a foundation on which all healthy development depends.  Confidence, your identity, and success, directly parallel trust.  God, our creator is the ultimate foundation of trust.  So, how can you NOT trust God?

You are, not today, not tomorrow, a self-made person.  You are accountable to God for what you permit to invade your life.  His grace and mercy will hold you on course, every day.  

So, something good happens and we get wrapped up in the "good" part.  But we should be focused on the "God" part.  Think about, what happens in our lives comes from God, our creator.  So, before you celebrate, take time to say "thanks, God".

You can't turn back the clock and get a chance to do something in life.  You won't ever need to, if your life is anchored in Jesus Christ.  No regrets.  That's how you do it.

It starts with good judgement.  It also might be a good idea to run your idea past God.  He has a way of directing our path.  Without Him, we're pretty much...lost.

You are as powerful as a tiny mustard seed.  To tap into that power, tape into your faith and trust in God.  Do more listening, and less talking.  That's how you will hear the answer.

Faith, like a tiny mustard seed is a reminder that no matter how small, we are capable of producing enormous results.  God intended for each of us to be co-creators alongside him.  You are more powerful than you think.

"If only" is the sad song that keeps us stuck in life.  God has a plan for all of us.  If you're stuck, take a moment and let him give you a tow.  You have a gift.  It's time to use it.

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.