Thoughts Lead to Attitudes
Adapted from Daily Devotions from Psalms
But they continued to sin against him, rebelling in the wilderness against the Most High.
If you read all of Psalm 78, you will see that the Israelites had a bad attitude as they made their journey through the wilderness toward the Promised Land. I am certain that their bad attitudes started with negative thoughts. Thoughts lead to words, and words lead to emotional moods, attitudes, and actions. We know that the Israelites’ bad attitudes caused them to complain and speak negatively to and about their leaders, Moses and Aaron, which ultimately led to total rebellion.
We are wise to remember that our thoughts are the raw materials for our attitudes. If we think loving thoughts toward people, we will have an attitude of love toward them, and we will speak kindly and lovingly toward them. We will also express our love for them through our actions. This example of love and kindness is positive, but the same principle applies to negative thoughts, words, and attitudes.
In any situation, you can have a good attitude or a bad one, and it will begin with your thoughts. Choose positive thoughts today!
Prayer of the Day: Lord, help me choose to think godly thoughts so I will have godly attitudes.
