My daughter and I had our photo taken together this year and I had to laugh at the photographer, because instead of saying, "Say 'cheese'," the photographer said, "Say 'facebook'!" Of course we cracked up as he snapped the photo.
It's a sign of this new generation isn't it? I'm as guilty as the next person when it comes to wanting a good picture for my profile page. Like thousands of other people, it's important for me to put my best face forward. That includes a warm smile. :D
So what does photography have to do with our topic today? Here's an interesting little fact: look up the word "attitude" in the dictionary and you'll find out that the origin of the word comes from "attitudine," a technical term in art for the posture of a figure in a statue or painting. (dictionary.com)
Posing is all about choosing the right position whether it be in dance, photography, art, etc. Attitude is about choosing a position of the mind.
There are two sides to any situation we face--a positive side and a negative side. The pose we strike determines which side we take. As difficult as it might be at times, we have the choice to choose our attitude at any time for the good.
There have been times when I sense that I'm a little grumpy, and even though I know that I can let go of it and smile, I choose to hang on to it. Praise God for His grace as He gently leads this work in progress.
The tagline of my ministry is "Empowering Wives to Joyfully Serve." And the reason I chose that focus is because I firmly believe that in many cases our attitude can set the tempo in our home.
Have you ever heard the saying, "When mama's happy, everyone's happy?" I know it to be true in our home because a good attitude is not only contagious it offers a sense of assurance to others. It sends out an empowering message of contentment which is one that I want my family to pick up on because I know that Godliness with contentment is great gain. (1 Timothy 6:6)
Here are a five ways to help you strike that pose in your marriage today:
- Train yourself to focus on the good and tune out the bad. Your husband will especially appreciate this as you notice the little things that he does.
- Make sure that you're getting enough sleep. A well rested wife is a happier wife.
- Start the day of by spending some time with the Lord. Reading scripture and praying about your day will get you off to a great start. He will direct your paths, and work in your heart.
- Consider the fact that your husband is human. Offer him grace and room to grow.
- Avoid inspecting the grass at all costs. If you start looking over the fence at other marriages you'll soon be comparing your own husband to theirs. But because each and every one of us is unique in our own way that exercise is pointless.
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. ~ Proverbs 4:23, NIV
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. ~ Romans 12:2, NIV
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I am taking the challenge! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI am taking this challenge too--and attitude is one thing I have control of but frequently let myself forget. Thank you for the challenge and the insightful read. . .and the prayer cards that are forthcoming. I love and use the ones for my children daily!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so blessed with a wonderful husband. I love him more now then 10 years ago when I married him.
DeleteI was always taught you can not always control your circumstances, people around you, and life but you can control your attitude and your reaction to others and circumstances. This is easier said than done. I think sometimes when I get upset with the kids, I let them control my emotions and attitude. I am working on this.
As I said before I do have a wonderful husband and marriage. I know that I have alot of room for improvement. I joyfully take the challenge. I have a book called Woman the Completer, by Dr.Jack Hyles. He writes that women set the tone of the home. So true.
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What excellent advice, Darlene! No marriage is perfect, but focusing on improving our own attitude can go a long way. Thanks for the great post & for hosting the linkup, & God bless!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post, Darlene! So glad to see other God-fearing wives wanting to bring Christ glory, not only by what we do and say, but also by how we act in our marriage. Thanks for hosting this revival. It is truly needed amongst Christian marriages.
ReplyDeleteThank you for such an encouraging posts!
ReplyDeleteThank you for such an encouraging posts!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much I have read your book and it changed my whole life! Im married with three children ages 4,2, and a newborn! I couldnt be happier your book and website posts and all the information made me a happier wife and mother and in turn made my house a happier place to be. Thank you so much for everything!!!! I cannot thank you enough for your words and advice!
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I apologize! I thought this was the Titus 2 Link Up! I got confused. My post isn't about the marriage challenge and I can't figure out how to delete it!
ReplyDeletel am taking the challenge. Thank you and God Bless
ReplyDeleteThis was a great post! Why are we nice to everyone, but save our ugliness for the one we are supposed to love the most. I really struggle with my attitude. My tiredness, my PMS, my frustrations are always taken out on my husband. What is good for me right now is that at least I realize it and sometimes apologize. I feel that is the first step. One of my problems is stuffing it and then it all come out when I have PMS. I have printed up this article and intend to read it often. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for allowing the Lord to use you to minister to women! What an encouragement & challenge this post and series is!
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