Keep a Positive Attitude

“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.” Philippians 4:8

“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”
Philippians 4:13

At the end of the day’s practice, the high school football coach called his team together and said, “Men, if you want to be winners, you must think and act like winners. From now on, I don’t want to hear anyone being negative about themselves or another player. Encourage one another, cheer for one another, and help one another learn more about this game.”

The results of the coach’s words were dramatic. Within two games it was obvious the team was on its way to a winning season. They had gained a new mindset by focusing on the positive, not the negative. Instead of worrying about fumbling the ball, they tucked it against their sides and often raced for the end zone.

The way we think has a tremendous impact on our spiritual growth. If we concentrate on the negative, we will never live on the positive side of life. Christ wants us to learn to focus only on Him and His will for our lives.

God’s view of us is never cast in light of the negative. From His perspective we are winners, not because of what we have done, but because of His Son and His life within us. Ask Him to help you live each day from His perspective, and you will gain a winner’s mindset. Remember - A winner never quits, because a quitter never wins!