Proper Attitude

To have a proper attitude in all things is one of the basic requirement for a normal Christian life. In things big or small, our attitude means everything. A proper attitude on a minor matter is worth more than an improper attitude in major matters. Attitude is the driver of a human machine.

It was a few days ago that I tried to renew my driving license. The one I have is from my home state and issued on a paper card. As I tried renewing it online on government portal I could not do it as my current license is not in the national centralized database. After researching for days I had no choice but to apply for a fresh one. I did apply but I had to begin with Learner's Licence though I have been driving for the past 15 years.   

I applied online and booked a slot for a test. But I did not take it seriously, belittling it as a piece of cake. When I did go for the test, I was placed on a computer with a black-white screen so I could not distinguish between the colors of the traffic signals. Besides, the series of questions were randomly generated online, and I could not answer properly within the stipulated time frame of 30 seconds per question. Once the test was done I could not score the minimum requirement and had to give the test again after a gap of one day. This is a very trivial incident but it sent a strong signal down my system. My attitude was not proper and the Lord taught me a life lesson through this minute matter. "Never take things for granted, deal every matter with a sincere heart and proper attitude."

Today morning I had to take the test again. This time I sincerely prepared for the test using online test questions and even prayed for the matter. When I went and took the test again I scored almost centum. This incident is a real-time and real-life reminder of how I need to have a proper attitude in all things. For others, this may seem to convey nothing, they may take it simply as a part of life or a coincidence. But for me, everything is under the sovereignty of God. And there is a reason behind all that has happened. 

Similar cases happened in the matter of hospitality. A brother came without being fellowshipped or informed. It didn't go down well with me and my attitude was not proper. Later, I regretted my improper attitude and asked the Lord to forgive me. Today, the Lord sent a couple and a sister to be accommodated for the weekend. Though we had no room in our house, they were accomodated in the office guest rooms. And I got the grace to take care of their food. This time, I learned my lesson in taking care of the saints properly within my capacity.

These are incidents in which the Lord lovingly exposed me and taught me the lesson I needed to learn: to have a proper attitude towards all that the Lord arranges.

Lord, grace me a proper heart towards all things.