Mom again...ATTITUDE

And yes, I am going to include this attitude thing, no matter how much it hurts!! LOL  Not that I have an attitude problem or anything...wink wink

So lets see where Mom was going with this subject.

emotion, action, disposition or manner toward a person or thing

Develop a compassionate, forgiving attitude.  God measures spiritual growth (maturity) by relationships.

Ephesians 4:32  And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. 

Ephesians 5:3-7  But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you as is fitting for saints;  neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting but rather giving of thanks.  For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.  Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.  Therefore do not be partakers with them.

Footnote:  Avoid and reject impure or immoral speech

Colossians 3:22-25  Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eye service, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God. 
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance, for you serve the Lord Christ.  But he who does wrong will be repaid for what he has done, and there is no partiality.

vs. 23  And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men...

Pray:  My prayer, Lord, please show me, help me, as to how I can better serve You.

Do whatever you do as an act of worship to God.

It looks like Mom was focusing on words and actions.  I know these things were important to her, how she said things, why she did things.  And I think she came upon the key here, "do whatever you do as an act of worship to God." She got her answer from the Lord.  If I brought that concept to every part of my day....OMG, how would it transform every single thing I do, every word I speak!  How would it alter my relationships with others, family, friends, co-workers, strangers?  When I drove down the road, if I drove as an act of worship, would I be so critical of other drivers?  As I cleaned the house, would I spend the time grumbling about the mess left around...Forgiveness, an act of worship, being kind to those who don't deserve it, an act of worship.  Oh, how wonderful to finally get this idea into everyday practice.  And there is the rub. Emotions get in the way, tiredness creeps in, self righteousness bubbles up, "my rights", SELF SELF SELF....This truly will take a miracle of transformation from the Lord!!  But He is able and I am willing.

Lord, thank You for all You showed Mom and for giving her the foresight and heart to leave it with us.  Please help me to start putting into practice these lessons. Be glorified by every act I do, every word I say.  Help me to worship You in all things!!  In Jesus most precious name.  Can I get some AMENS here !?!?!