..and not for others am I thinkin' when I read em. They're for that dude shavin' there ..in the mirror.
And haven't ya found that when you pray for someone, it often modifies the personal attitude inside, yes, that you feel towards him. You know, your tone in how you talk with em even? Man, I do. The choice to, the good thoughts in your head, the prayers upwards.. will indeed affect how you feel in a great Way. NoteToSelf: Don't be rude.. it's ya attitude, not ur aptitude-schnaptitude that'll, yup, determine your altitude spiritually. Having a right spirit inside and maintaining proper motives with a good attitude is so very important for every fisher of lost individuals. P. Lord, we want to have an attitude just like Yours constantly was and is cuz you don't change, but You do use people to change lives.
"It is not the body's posture, but the heart's attitude that counts when we pray." ~ Billy Graham
"For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." Proverbs 23:7
"Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:1-23
"..walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." See Ephesians 5:1-5
"And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.'" See Matthew 5:1-12
"Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness!" See Psalm 150:1-6
"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness." Read James 1:1-27
"Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing." 1 Peter 3:8-9
"So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander." 1 Peter 2:1
"Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor." Romans 12:10
"Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves." Philippians 2:3
Put off the old man, don't feed your fleshly nature, look for and see the good stuff, turn away from the pollutants, and put on the new man instead. Receive Him by faith. Hear His words, think His thoughts, know His heart beat, do His deeds. "Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience." Colossians 3:12
"And to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness." Ephesians 4:23-24
How often do you meditate upon God's word, or prayer God's word? Got any "attitude quotes, personal thoughts or Bible passages or verses to add below?
