Attitude Adjustment

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It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night. Psalm 92:1,2 NIV

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A song for the Sabbath, used in temple services. The author is anonymous. Throughout the entire psalm, he paints vivid scenes of gratefulness, joy and worship to the Lord….yet we can see in verses 6-11 that the author does not live in a bubble; he is well aware of the hardships of life. His positive attitude is infectious. What an effect we can have on each other within the body of Christ, as this musician has for us! During the good times we can relate to such positivism. Through the storms of life such Scripture reminds us that our Jehovah Jireh is faithful even when we cannot feel His presence. He will not forget us (Luke 12:6).

A (Personal)
As I meditate on the attitude and vitality of the author and upon his intent, I find myself becoming particularly thankful for God’s hand in my own life. I can permit myself to realize the truth of my life in His, and dwell in the radiance of His presence. I am grateful.

A (Psychological)
“It is good to praise the Lord”. Cognitive-behavioral techniques direct the client in changing thought patterns, language, and confronting faulty beliefs. Psychologically, it is good to praise!... the Lord, others, self. A positive attitude and thankful heart can affect the client’s perception of reality, independent of any circumstantial change. Family systems therapy calls this reframing. Focus is used by structural therapists to arrange the facts of a client’s experience in order to relate them to each other with therapeutic relevance. The client is led to reframe his/her previous reality, often contributing to health.

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Lord, “Give me Your eyes so I can see”, as the song today goes. Give me a grateful heart in ALL circumstances so that I can glorify You authentically everyday. Thank you for being Jehovah in each part of my life…. shine through me to each individual that I come in contact with today.