Today is Friday, January 27th, 2012; Karen's Korner #2245

Today's 'korner' is a daily inspirational thought send to computers by Joel & Victoria Osteen titled "What's Your Attitude in Adversity?"
 
Makes me think of a conversation I had earlier this week with Jeff Farwell. Jeff met with an ag accident in the early part of last year's harvest season. He was caught in an auger and lost a portion of his left leg. We were talking in our hospital's lobby, as he made his way to one of his 'several days each week therapy', learning how to use his 'new' leg.
 
Jeff has gotten a lot of community 'gossip' about how positive his attitude is, in spite of his 'adversity'.
 
I said to him, "Jeff, I don't know if you are 'down' or not, but people are really exclaiming about your positive attitude."
 
"No," he said. "I am just so happy to still be here. Doctors in Des Moines sent back a note and told me that most people in my situation don't make it. I had lost 3/4 of all my blood. I am glad I am still alive!"
 
What's Jeff's attitude in adversity?
 
Very good; thank you, God!!
 
 

What's Your Attitude in Adversity?

"Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior"
(Habakkuk 3:17-18, NIV)

"We all face challenges, difficulties, and times when things don't go our way. God doesn't send these storms, but He will allow us to go through certain things in order to shape our character and prove our faith. Really, it's in our times of difficulty that we grow and develop.

"God wants to use the tough times in our lives to do a work in us. He wants to strengthen and develop us. Our attitude in times of adversity is the evidence of our maturity. Are we going to treat people right even when we’re being mistreated? Are we going to stay full of joy even when the bottom falls out? Are we going to be faithful even in the dry seasons of our lives when we don't see anything good happening?

"It may take more effort. You may have to work harder to keep a good attitude, but remember, attitude is the key to your promotion. As you keep that positive attitude of faith and expectancy, even in times of adversity, God will deliver you and move you forward into the destiny He has prepared for you!

"Heavenly Father, I want to grow spiritually and be more like You. I choose to trust You in times of adversity knowing that You are working things out for my good. Renew a right attitude within me by Your Spirit. In Jesus' Name. Amen."


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