Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker

Somewhere along the journey of life we experience rejection and disfavor.  Does your conversation with God offer an apology for your attitude, or do you refuse to accept that option.  God offers forgiveness to those who sincerely seek it.

God looks at our motivation to forgive.  Is it given with the right attitude?  Step away from that attitude of revenge and ask God to show you how you should move.  Revenge does not come from you.  It is more powerful when it starts with an understand of what God will do.

We all will at some time have come up against the cutting edge revenge.  Seeking revenge cuts you deeper than the wound you inflict on others.  God will act on your behalf.  Patience and a belief in this process is the only way to go.

Seeking revenge begins by asking for forgiveness and hopeful reconciliation. This is difficult but necessary.  Any other path destroys the opportunity to move ahead with positive results.  Yeah, it's tough, but necessary.

Your mood is powerful.  It affects your state of mind and how you respond to life.  Your mood can also have a disabling effect on the ability to worship.  Faith in Jesus Christ can give you hope for today and all eternity.  In spite of troubles, which will come your way, God has a way to turn that mood into an optimistic tomorrow.  

Stay away, don't come close and ask nothing from me.  Ever been in that place? Mood swings can be a trap, especially if you have not put your complete trust in God to allow you to see beyond the grey and cloudy day.  Raise up your voice and ask for the mercy he loves to provide.

Your outlook on life, whether positive or negative is both an indicator of your mood as well as your attitude.  The power of God will give you the strength to power through those days that are less sunny.  The sun never goes down on unresolved conflict.

Expectations based on reality makes happiness a greater possibility.  The faithfulness of God is our greatest source for joy and happiness.  It's a gift, given especially for you.  

There are expectations and then there is reality.  When expectations fail to materialize, disappointment is normal.  God can give you tolerance to accept those situations that don't seem right to you.  Rely on God for happiness and never be disappointed.

Depression is a mystery?  There may be no apparent reason.  Problem is, the longer depression exists the more perplexing the challenge becomes to regain happiness.  If you're in this place, trust God to help you move beyond it.

God gives us wisdom, knowledge and happiness.  That's his gift to each and everyone.  Remember, those who trust in God and believe in him will always be the recipient of his love, joy and peace.

Happiness depends on your perspective of the past, present and future.  Trusting God to define that purpose in your life creates feelings of security and fulfillment.

For better or worse.  You hear that in a wedding ceremony, and it's true. Good times, happy times, and times that challenge our life and our faith.  We all experience those phases.  How we accept the good and deal the with the not so good, is how we can survive.

God is the giver of all good things.  He understands your need and will bless you with the things that will make your life richer in so many ways.

Wealth can gain control of your life and eventually destroy you.  On the other hand, trust Jesus to provide for your need for lasting joy and security.

Things, possessions, only provide superficial and temporary happiness.  They can also create a false sense of security.  

Throughout life, belonging, accompanied by love is required for true happiness.  When we belong to Jesus Christ, joy and happiness will freely flow from us to others.

The wonderful thing about happiness is it's contagious.  Share it with others.

Joy or happiness is an emotional stabilizer that comes only from God.  There are no gaps or loopholes in what God provides.

It's true, you don't always get what you want, but Faith is God's gift to you for managing unhappiness.

Failure is an astute teacher when we are willing to face the truth.  Failure opens the door for new beginnings.

Children sometimes fail to live up to their potential.  .  It's easy to rally around success, but helping them reach their potential is not always an easy task.

Trust in Christ Jesus.  He is capable of healing you and giving you joy for living.  That's a promise.

Never believe that unhappiness in life is what you are and how you will always live.  With God, unhappiness is temporary.

To grieve is the best way to heal,  As Jesus said, blessed are those who mourned for they shall be comforted.