Many celebrities in our day with some addiction or condition they were not able to shake off or get money to buy or ward off, have been so depressed and committed suicide. It would have been better if he was unknown and had the condition. 2Ki5:1 His crest fell despite his conquests. He had a corroded and damaged celebrity status, who despite his gallantry in the warfront, dared not expose his legs and hands in the public for fear of ridicule. He was also a mighty man of valor, but a leper. 1 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the L ORD had given victory to Syria. Luke17:17-19 General Naaman was a warrior and well-respected. 19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole. 17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? 18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. He soared higher because of his attitude. This means, whilst the others were cured of the disease, they still had fingers missing if the disease took that toll. He had a better attitude and Jesus not only noted and commended his attitude but added more blessing to him: wholeness. Furthermore, when one of them saw that he was cleansed, he came back and gave thanks. ? He has not even prayed for us.’ They would have lost their miracle. What if they had a bad or rebellious attitude? Could you imagine them saying, “What does He mean, ‘Go and show yourself. ( Matt7:7) In Luke 17:11-19 the ten lepers followed a seemingly ridiculous instruction: ‘…Go and show yourself to the priest…’ Usually you go to the priest when you have a testimony and you don’t go empty-handed. Knock and the door shall be opened to you. He had said, ‘ Ask and you will receive seek and you will find. 21 And Peter, remembering, said to Him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered away.” Mark11:20 Even so when there is no manifestation, all the more you need to keep rejoicing and praising, testifying because you know whom you have believed. 20 Now in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. Something happened when Jesus spoke to it, even though it did not appear so. Ps91:15 15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.”Ps50:15 Jesus cursed the fig tree and it appeared as if nothing happened but the following day they noted that its leaves had withered. 15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him I will be with him in trouble I will deliver him and honor him. Avoid sadness, irrespective of your feeling. So rejoice act as though you have received. Mark 11:22-24 When you pray God hears and answers-regardless of a physical manifestation. 24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. 23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Pick your people wisely, my friends.Attitude Determines Altitude “Have faith in God. It's impossible to hold a bad attitude around them. Surround yourself with people who bring light into your life. They are full of culture and nonstop comedy. Her family is full of joy and laughter and they bring a great energy. I spent Labor Day weekend at the beach with my girl and her family and it was so refreshing. I don't even think that's cool with middle school. Choose to focus on gratitude, the positive, good things that have happened that day and then you naturally will start aligning with a more positive attitude and more positive posse. Start recognizing the bullshit and what brings you down and immediately choose the opposite. It's easier to get lost in the lies, let people annoy you, or focus on the negative until you become aware of changing that habit. Are you focusing on those things that spiritually weigh you down vs. Where are you putting your ATTENTION? If you've had a negative attitude lately, become aware of where you are letting your thoughts lie. Lovely words from have the power to change our attitude, but we first have to be AWARE of our attitude.
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