“But that’s normal,” you might protest. “After all, we moms are human beings, too. Surely, we can’t be expected to have a good attitude all the time.”
Actually, that’s exactly what God expects. Because while we may not be able to control how tired our body or emotions are, or even whether our body is physically healthy or able, we can always control how we choose to respond and the kind of thoughts we choose to dwell on.
Always? Yes, always. Because Scripture plainly states that God has given us everything we need for life and godliness. Which means if we have a bad attitude, we can’t blame it on the circumstances God is permitting in our lives. We can’t blame it on others or on how they treat us.
We have only ourselves to blame.
But it’s so hard!
Yes, my friend, indeed, it is. It’s very hard sometimes. But let’s get back to 2 Peter 1:3, where Peter writes that God has given us everything we need for godliness—in other words, for having the right attitude despite our circumstances. Everything we need, not just some things.
True, there may be times when we try to have the right attitude, but we come dangerously close to failing. What then? Then, we cry out to God and ask Him to change our attitude. He can do anything, you know, and if we truly need help, He’s always there to give it. Every thing. Every time.
So the next time you’re tempted to roll your eyes in disgust, or to let out one of those “I can’t believe I have to deal with this” sighs, stop. Just stop. And remember, in that moment, just one word.
Everything.
His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who has called us by His own glory and excellence (2 Pet. 1:3).
