Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker

God doesn't want us to dwell on the past.  He wants us to see where we can go.  Letting go isn't always easy.

Life requires us to say goodbye to status quo and accept and adapt to what's next.  Not always an easy thing to do.

Many people cling to the old ways of thinking and feeling to keep themselves emotionally safe.  Not a great place to be stuck, because every day sets the stage for a new beginning.  

Sure, it could be a special present, an event, an announcement, a trophy or even a person that came into your life.  But the best gift ever, is mercy.

Mercy is God's undeserved, unfailing compassion and love.  And yes, it's hard sometimes to share that gift with others.  It's hard, but essential.

It's true, we all stray from God's gift of mercy.  Because life causes us to question, giving mercy to those we feel, don't deserve it.  Mercy is for everyone in your life, not just a few.

God has forgivin us for our sins.  Simply, He wants us to forgive others, even when we feel that forgivness is not there.  Is there someone in your life that needs forgivness?

You have been forgivin of your sins by God.  He wants you to do the same towards others, even when you feel they don't deserve it.  Not an easy thing to do, but always necessary.  That's, mercy.

Showing mercy is reflecting God's character in you.  It's true, showing mercy to others, even when we feel they don't deserve it, is how God wants us to live our lives.

Simply, mercy is kindness and goodness, the essentials for resrotation and healing.  Letting go and letting God show you the way, is the first step,

Simply, by expressing the abundant mercy He has shown us.  Let the anger go, and allow His mercy to help you move ahead.

We don't deserve it, but God's pardon, grace and mercy is always right there in front of you.  No secret password or limited time offer.  

Little problems hve a way of growing into major conflicts, especially when we decide that our way is the best way.  Wrong in so many ways.  Lean on God to help the next time trouble comes your way.  Trust him, always.

It's not true, it's not fair, and it hurts.  God can help you discover the best way to answer the issue.  Use his wisdom and his words to help move forward.

We have a choice on what we believe and how we move through life.  You are, who you are, because of your actions and integrity.  Integrity will pull you through the most difficult times, it's true.

God had a plan in mind when he created you.  A plan for every moment of your life.  Sometimes we go in the wrong direction, and God is right there correcting our path.  Listening is the key.  Responding to his voice is the way.

I'll bet you've heard it.  When facing a tough decision, or up against a major conflict.  God speaks to us every day.  How we listen is the most important part.  Are you listening?

You can choose to walk away from God.  That's a choice, a dangerous choice, because your life was designed by God and walking with Him every day means you are on the right path.  Just in case you get lost, he's there to get you back on track.

Simply, never deny that a problem exists.  So, what's your trouble, today?  God is waiting to have a conversation.  

Yeah, trouble can be a speed bump in your life and we all experience trouble.  The key to moving ahead is simple.  Trust God to give you the wisdom and insight on how to move past trouble.  He really does have the answers for you.

Jealousy has the potential of blinding us to the truth.  The truth is the path to overcoming jealousy, and God is sending you a message to look in the mirror and see what needs to be changed, about you.

You can't avoide trouble in life.  To face trouble you must also face and connect with God.  He is the wisdom for how to overcome any issue.   Your walk is a daily walk with God, plain and simple.

Quick answer:  Yes.  God always gives us insight and wisdom for problem solving.  Quit searching the internet, just have a conversation with God.  No wi-fi needed.

Trouble breeds fear and confusion.  God is right there by your side, in good times and bad times.  Trouble will happen, but the good news is God has you covered.

When trust is absent, trouble can be overwhelming.  It doesn't have to be that way.  Trusting God is a choice, and an essential partner to have when trouble comes your way.