Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker

We all make bad choices, all of us.  If you cry out to God, humble yourself before Him, change happens.  You're not stuck.  You just haven't discovered the connection.  It's a free call.  

Okay, I'll do what I can do with my faith journey.  So the question is, what do I get in return.  God is working within you, 24/7 in the good times and the bad times.  That's the promise.  Keep it close and discover a life worth living.

Good values are like good relationships.  To keep us on track, we must work on those values every day.  As the sun rises, make time to connect with God and set the attitude for the day.  It really does work.  Try it, today.

Attitudes are a huge barrier to following Jesus.  We get stuck because bad things happen.  They do, to everyone.  That's part of life and one way that Jesus helps us better understand what can be.  Time to get unstuck.

We live with barriers in our lives.  Those barriers can block us from successfully changing the way we think.  We are not stuck.  God is the key element in moving away from the dark and bad thoughts, and allowing Him to show us what is possible.  Give it a try.

Not so easy, or is it?  Change is the first step.  Admittting that God has your best interests at heart is a big step and allowing him to be first in every thing you do, every breath you take.  Take a deep breath and start that change, today.

Yes, but only if you're listening.  Life creates a static that can get in the way of communication with God.  A strong pathway or signal is essential in making change happen.  Don't try it on your own.  Simply, touch base with God.

Some folks call it "systems".  Others call it focus.  Either way, unless we are 100% locked in on the vision, we will fall short.  God does and always will keep us on track.

Allow God to expand your faith by trusting that all things are possible.  Refuse to comprimise, and believe that he also has faith in you.

Keep that connection open.  Remember, God's time is your time, without limitation.  No boundaries and a forever oportunity to communicate with him.  Like today.  Have you had the chance to give him a call?

We are all capable of a closer connection with God.  We can also break that connection through neglect.  Your God time is very important and must be part of your every day.  Keep the connection strong.  God gives us unlimited time with Him.

It's coming up on the holidays and family gatherings.  Usually, we expect conflict because that's the way it has always been.  Instead, focus on Jesus and discover how He sees your family.  Yes, He sees all the good, and you should too.

God will help you discard conflct from the past.  You might also know this as baggage.  Leave the baggage behind and expect an opportunity to create a new beginning in your family relationship.  

Beyond all of the things that irritate you about another family member, there are many things that you also love.  Find your way through the forest of conflict and discover a brighter side of that person.  It's there.  You just have to find it.  

Joy, at the top, comes from a loving relationship with God.  He can teach us how to use His joy to uplift others.  At the core of who you are, lives joy.  Find a way to let others see that in you.  

Gifts are nice when families get together.  But are they the most important element?  Probably not.  That is a physical gift.  Consider the gift of self, and forgiveness, and love.  No shopping needed.

Frustration leads to anger which leads to angry thoughts.  Has someone brought that before you.  Before you get angry, consider what the other person might be going through in life.  Think first of the other person, and then manage your next actions.

We get distracted by life.  And those distractions block the opportunity for connection with God.  Focus on God.  Not always easy, but always a must.

Do you believe that God blesses each day for you?  He does.  That means you can look at tomorrow as something good.  Find your strength in God, each day.

We have the holidays just around the corner and that means that families will be attempting to get together and heal past discord.  Most every family has this challenge.  This year, invite Jesus to the table and let Him lead the way to a better tomorrow.  Don't forget to invite him.

As we get closer to the holiday events and gatherings, many families are not at all excited about being together.  Healing is not easy.  But with God's help, healing can happen.  Go ahead and give it a try.  It works.

Family peace is a team effort.  All parties must agree that conversations are used to unify, not divide.  Not always an easy task, but if it can be done, the results will amaze you.  Make the peace, not war.

We are all individuals and that characteristic tends to divide us, rather than bring us closer together.  Is that something you have experienced?  Try this.  Allow family members to be their own person and accept them for just that.  If you do, they will also accept you.  Simple, huh?

Connectedness, acceptance, and love.  You cannot achieve this unless you put others first, always, and yourself, second, always.  There is no one more important than the OTHER PERSON.  Think about that.

God would ask us to "think before we speak".  How true, as well chosen words and responses lead to beneficial conversation and peaceful solutions.  Think about that.