Two Mindsets In People….

If you really think about it, there are two mindsets in people: those that think they deserve things, and those that know they don’t. There may be variations, but you are either moving away from one toward the other, or vice versa. Life can be cruel at times, and for those that think life “owes them” something, they will always be the victim. For those that realize life can be both fair or unfair, they know it’s what we make of those situations that matter most. It’s our reaction to this mindset that determines our attitude and gratitude in life. Always being a victim breeds ingratitude and vengeance. Whereas accepting adversity as a test, allows us to grow and expand, reaching more depth of character, breeding security and hopefulness, which we exemplify to others. It’s Hope that anchors our soul. Where do you sit on this issue? Are you a lost ship drifting through life always making excuses, anchor less, never arriving at the port of peace? Or are you a ship that channels the wind to discover new horizons, knowing the port of peace is always within reach?

1 Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. 2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because He has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love. Romans 5:1-5