Devotionals
Toxic Attitude
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV
Riding down the interstate recently, I got behind a huge tractor trailer truck. A large puff of black smoke was being forced into the air by the truck’s smoke stack. Watching the cloud of smoke lingering in the sky, I thought of the toxic pollution crowding the air.
I wonder if I sometimes pollute the world with my bad attitudes and words I speak? I am certain God is not pleased when I get impatient while waiting in line at the grocery store. Surely the anger in my voice when I correct my kids for misbehaving is disappointing to the Lord.
These poor behaviors not only affect me and my relationship with God, but also the people around me, polluting their lives as well. I want my words and actions to be pleasing to God but also to build up those around me. I want everything I do to reflect the love of Jesus, giving Him the glory in all circumstances.
Are there areas in your life which are polluted with toxic thoughts and attitudes? Hand those over to God today, asking for forgiveness. Resolve to make the air surrounding you cleaner and purer by fostering an attitude that glorifies the Lord.
“Heavenly Father, please help my words and actions to be pleasing to You. Show me the areas in my life that are toxic and unclean. Forgive me when I give in to temptation and fail to glorify You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
Alisha Ritchie writes from North Carolina where she lives with her husband of almost twenty years and two wonderful children.
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