Generate a Positive Attitude
…forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead,
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in
Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 NASB
Read, pray and exercise these verses to turn negative emotions - anger, fear
and depression - into positive motivation and movement forward.
1. When anger holds you back, forget what lies behind by forgiving others
for past hurts and loss, so you can emotionally move forward in freedom.
2. When fear pushes you back, reach forward to what lies ahead by overcoming
with God’s power, love and a sound mind.
3. When depression drags you down, build yourself up with strength training
physically, mentally and spiritually.
Forget What Lies Behind
Overcome anger about the past. Have you been used, abused and refused?
Have you lost your job, or are you in a job you wish you could lose? Are you
making statements and experiencing feelings like these?
Work through the grieving process so God can heal you. Admit to yourself
that whatever happened to you is true. Realize your feelings are legitimate.
Remember that what you do next matters most.
Statements
This can’t be. I don’t believe it!
What do I do? How do I handle this?
They can’t do that to me! I will get them!
I’m tired and don’t feel like doing anything.
I don’t feel well, headache, stomachache!
27 Step Two Attitude
Feelings
Denial < - > Shock
Distraction < - > Panic
Irritation < - > Anger
Feeling Down < - > Depression
Stress < - > Physical Illness
Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,
and do not give the devil an opportunity.
Ephesians 4:26-27 NASB