Is It Time for an Attitude Adjustment?

Does it seem like more good things are happening for bad people?  Are you really only experiencing the worse in life?  Does it seem like evil is winning the day?  Why do you feel you are losing out?  Do you think you are suffering tight now?  Does the problem or appear impossible to you? Does it seem like God has closed His eyes to what is happening?

When I thought to know this, 

it was too painful for me;  

Until I went into the sanctuary of God; 

then understood ..." - Psalms 73:16-17 (KJV)

Recently, my pastor (sermon video) covered parts of Psalms 73 as a necessary attitude adjustment  for Christians.  Pastor suggested we replace "Israel" in the first verse with our own names to personalize the thoughts and behaviors as we read through the chapter.  In the first half of that chapter, we are lamenting how evil people prosper.  We may be falling for the the lies and propaganda of the devil.  Just as Asaph exaggerated what he saw, we may also wonder about who appears to be in charge of what is going on around us. Are we feeling sorry for ourselves?  Are we wondering where the Church fits in the current situation?  Just as Asaph did, we must remember who is charge of our life and what we have to look forward to.  We must recognize God is in charge and our attitude will change for the better just as it did for Asaph in the 2nd half of the chapter.

"But it is good for me to draw near to God: 

I have put my trust in the Lord God, 

that I may declare all Thy works.." - Psalms 73:28

Are you falling into the trap of self-pity?  Time to change your attitude by remembering who you belong to.  Look to God's word for encouragement , pry for guidance, and remember who really is in charge!  It is not man or satan.  God is on your side!  Your all--powerful, everlasting God always wins!