Positive Spiritual Attitudes. Must Have Unwavering Faith In God Demonstrated by O.T. characters - Heb. 11 Abundant evidence to enable this kind of faith.

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Positive Spiritual Attitudes

Must Have Unwavering Faith In God Demonstrated by O.T. characters - Heb. 11 Abundant evidence to enable this kind of faith (Elijah)

Must Have Definite Goals Requires thought, planning Paul was "goal oriented" - Phil. 3:13-15

Must Trust in God's Power Power of the gospel - Rom. 1:14-16 Must learn that power not in ones self In the life of an individual, God provides power to become what He wants us to be - see Phil. 4:13

Must Have "Mountain Moving Faith" Jesus taught disciples need of such - Matt 17:20 Faith must be greater than the balance on check book

Must Have An Expectant Attitude Negative thinking doesn't expect anything to happen, or only bad things. When doing God's will, good things will come - See Judges 6:1

Must Believe That All Things Work For Good Doesn't say, "All things that happen are good." However, all can work together to bring about our good. Although may not understand at time how good can come, in faith believe it!

Must Renew Mind Daily Key to living differently from the world - Rom. 12:2; Eph. 4:23 This concerns what one lets mind dwell on: Mind renewed through Bible study, prayer. Things above or of the earth – Col 3:1-2 Things wholesome or things corrupt – Phil 4:8 Things which bring victory or defeat

Must Believe That God Answers Prayer One who doesn't believe God answers prayer, or doesn't pray is headed for defeat Assurance from one who cannot lie, "effective, fervent prayer…avails much" - Jas. 5:16 God answers prayer YesNoDelay Something better

How is your spiritual attitude?