"So if you're serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ—that's where the action is. See things from his perspective." Colossians 3:1-2 (MSG).
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As we slipped our flip flops off and took that last step off the boardwalk into the sand I immediately felt joy run through my body. As I walked I squished my toes and made sure to take each step slowly so that I could enjoy every single minute! As we headed up towards the sand dunes where the sand was a lot thicker and untouched I began to look at all the footprints. I thought of that wonderful poem "Footprints" and began trying to walk in someone else's prints...literally walking in someone else's shoes.
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As the girls posed for pictures and we stood there sinking further into the sand I couldn't help but look around me at the sunset, the waves, the people still left on the beach and I was filled with nothing but joy. I had a totally new attitude! There was peace there. No bills, no worries, no bosses, no co-workers, no annoyance of every day life...I was at the place where peace lives. I even mentioned to my friend that one of my favorite things about the beach is that no matter where you stand or sit you can see the curvature of the earth and it reminds you that you are but a speak in this world.
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Now that I am back to reality and the stresses of every day life I have been thinking about that attitude that I had while I was at the beach and the attitude that I have now. They are totally different! I think I have it figured out! Maybe you don't like the beach so this analogy won't make much sense so you just take a moment and think about your favorite place where every time you go you find peace...the mountains...home...wherever...I'll wait while you think.......
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Okay, this is my analogy....the beach changes my attitude because instead of looking at worldly things I can't help but look at Christ things! With every single day and every single sound, touch, sight I kept saying over and over "God is so good!" "How can people look at the beach and not believe?" "God is such a wonderful painter!" "God can move sand with nothing but water!" Every little thing I looked at I saw my Father! He was everywhere around me! When you find Christ in every little thing your attitude is totally different! Why? Because our eyes are focused on HIM not US! Ouch!!!! That really hurts because this week my attitude has not been so good..... What about yours? Have you had an attitude adjustment lately? Do you need one?
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