Attitude problems, Anyone?

In the past week or so I have been dealing with attitude problems... my own attitude problems.  Thankfulness was replaced by expectation and  entitlement.  For some reason I got it in my head that I deserved more.  I got that idea from reading other peoples perspectives on things.  Them saying that "you deserve more!"  And also from letting myself get upset about how I felt others viewed me or should view me.

I do need to say that God has a way of getting your attention when you are not having the right attitude and especially if you are starting to feel entitled.  He had to speak to me about my attitude problem this past week.  

A few things I learned on my journey...

First, We are not entitled to or deserving of anything.  Period.  Everything we have is a gift from God.  He allows us to be able to do so much, but it's not because we are entitled or deserving.  It's because He is good and loving. 

Second, We do not need to share our feelings right away.  I think it is important to share your feelings with the people you feel hurt by, but we do not need to do this irrationally or while we have anger in our heart.  I was angry at the time I shared my feelings and I regretted it right away. 

Third, I took a look at myself and didn't like what I saw.  I really don't like thinking that way of myself... I like to think I am right all the time. LOL!  Ask my hubby, I am not right even half of the time.  I had a reality check and felt horrible for my actions and for letting my "feelings" rule me. 

Fourth, I went to God.  The best thing to do when you are having a bad attitude is go to God with your bad self.  Complain to God and then ask for forgiveness. Ask for guidance and ask for the right feelings and attitude.  Side Note: When you feel hurt, starting with this one is always best.  It puts the right perspective on your feelings and attitude instead of going through a process of feeling like a dum-dum and then regret.  


So, I am trying to start again, with the right attitude and the right perspective on things.  I want God to guide me and yet most times I turn on the by-pass and skip over the One that can help me with loving care. 


Psalm 51:10  Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.