No matter the task

There is a small plaque that hangs in our house that reminds us about our attitude. It simply says, "Attitude is everything. Choose a good one." Now, of course attitude isn't everything but it does play a huge part in everything. Attitude, and especially a purposeful attitude, explains why some companies are so good at getting people to spend enormous amounts of money for a family vacation at a location that is hot, overcrowded, and, again, expensive. They purposefully take the attitude of making it the greatest vacation you will ever have.

Have you ever noticed that even on a bad day, when things aren't going exactly the way you thought they would when you got out of bed that morning, that if you have the right attitude that things are still not as bad as they could be? Yeah, they are still not ideal, still not exactly what you anticipated, but the events of the day are bearable because of your attitude.

Today's word is a quote that reminds us that our attitude is powerful: "Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you will do. Attitude determines how well you do it."

We all have certain capabilities. Some are great in the medical field. Others are great at cooking and baking. Then, there are those that are very mechanical and can fix everything. GOD has gifted us all with abilities and capabilities. We use our abilities and capabilities every day to serve GOD by serving others, or we should.

The "should" comes in because of our motivation. What motivates you to get up and do what you do every day? What motivates you to use you GOD-given abilities and capabilities? Maybe it is the desire to help others. Maybe it is the simple fact that you are providing for your family. Motivation is what drives us to utilize the abilities and capabilities that we have bee gifted with.

BUT, abilities and motivation will only take it so far. If we don't enjoy what we do, it is hard to do it. If we don't take the attitude that we are doing what we do for the glory of GOD and for His service, we will find it burdensome and unfulfilling. If we approach each day with the attitude that we will do all things for His glory and that we are working for Him, we will find that it is more rewarding and fulfilling no matter the task.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T