Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker

Learn how to listen to God and tune out the noise of the world.  First thing in your day, before you do anything, reach out to God and set your day on the right path.  With God as your guide, you will never go down the wrong path.

Simply, not holding onto the truth.  Not listening when you should be.  Deciding that your way is better than his way.  It never is.

Simply, nothing more than humility and a heart seeking forgiveness and restoration.  Yes, God does expect us to follow the rules, but most importantly, he expects us to stay connected to him.

Simply, believing in God's purpose for our life is the cornerstone.  As we mature, we learn to listen more and respond less.  Always put God first.

The point is keeping your strengths and weaknesses under control.  Jesus is your main source of security and balance.  Trust in him with all your heart, always.

Place your strength before you weaknesses.  Allow God to direct your motion in life and aviod the pitfalls of making bad decisions.

Guilty!  How about you?  We do things that bring consequences.  Let the impulsivity go and take a moment for a chat with God.  It works every time.

Remember that God has a plan for your life.  Tune in to what he has designed for you.  Checking with God first, is always the best way to start.

A spur of the moment decision can change your life forever.  That's a powerful moment.  Take a break, talk to God, don't hesitate.  

Humility is and always has been a strength.  It is not always easy to stay humble.  But it is always necessary.  

Did you know a weakness can be a blessing?  That's becasuse God offsets your weaknesses with his power.  It's true.

We are defined by our behavior.  Bad behavior leads to a life that is less than successful.  Turn to God for the best way to help others turn in the right direction.  You can't do it alone.  

Count to 10.  Sure, that's easy...not!  How do you keep your emotions under control?

We are flawed.  That's a fact.  We have strengths and weaknesses.  We also have trouble accepting success.  There are no self-made human beings.  God is the architect of our lives.  Humility isn't easy, but it is necessary, always.

Success can be a "Major Award.  F-R-A-G-I-L-E.  Here's the truth.  Whatever I achieve ia gift from God.  Stay humble.

Quick answer.  No!  God tests our faith.  He has the answers to all those issues, big and small.

Matthen 6:25 says not to worry about your life for God will provice for your needs.  If you tend to worry about every little thing, consider having a conversation with God.  He can help.

Think about this, you worry about a situation, your feelings react as it if actually happend.  Get on the right page by starting with a conversation with God.  He can help.

Go ahead, ask yourself.  What is the worst possible thing that could happen?  And, what could you do to cope with those issues.  Worry doesn't solve problems, it compounds them.

Let's connect the dots.  Imagination can play an essential role in constructing negative images of our concerns.  And that snowballs into doubt and depression.  Try this.  Imagine Jesus giving you what you need to face any situation.  

Worry is much bigger than you are.  Taking a moment to talk with God can mean the difference of being stuck, or moving forward.  Let's get you unstuck, today.

Worry can and will dull your faith in God.  You don't have to live there.  You can change that, today.  It's time to move on.

Simply, look to God for insight and wisdom to make things right.  Get unstuck and get on with your life.

Negative thoughts can destroy a person.  One word, adjustment.  Discover how to flow with other peoples patterns of life.  Not always that easy, but much easier when you talk to God about it.

Did you know that self-blame is often followed by blaming others.  This isn't the way God designed us to live.  It's time to face the reality of your situation.  Start with a conversation with God.