Attitude is Everything

Written By Betty Predmore

PHILIPPIANS 1:27 - 2:18

(September 30)

Wouldn't it be nice if everyone would have the same attitude as Jesus? What a beautiful world this would be! Kindness would flow, love would permeate everything, and patience would never wear thin.

Sadly, this is not the case for so many. But Paul is urging the Philippians to live this way ..."like citizens of heaven", "worthy of the Good News."

He goes on to quote poetically (most likely from a song of that time),

"You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal's death on a cross. Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."

Yes! He really expected the Philippians to live in this manner! It seems they had been doing a good job thus far and he wanted them to continue to live in obedience, without complaining and arguing, holding firmly to the word, living clean and innocent, and shining brightly.

For them to do this would give him great joy, even if his own life was lost as an offering to God. They would be his legacy.

This same hope that Paul had for the Philippians applies to us today. That we could live in harmony with one another, without arguing and grumbling. Most of us can't even live in our FAMILY without arguing or grumbling, much less the world around us.

It is a high standard to be held to. It seems almost impossible to achieve. This is where we remember that ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!

What if we all took this passage to heart and tried to live in this manner? What if even just a few of us did? Could we spread some joy? Could we set an example for others? Could we be a light in the darkness?

The answer is YES! We CAN make a difference. Attitude is EVERYTHING!

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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