Your attitude, almost always, determines your altitude in life

I sometimes question the Israelites constant complaining, even as they finally gained their freedom and were approaching the promised land. Even after having seen miracle after miracle, having their every need provided, and escaping the torture and bondage they had been subjected to for so long. They begged Moses to return them to Egypt and it's slavery. And when Moses went up the Mountain for a time, they lost all hope and built themselves an idol.

I would never do that. Or would I? Truthfully, I have done that. We have all done that. It is human nature to complain. To murmer and grumble about things, and to consider the grass greener on the other side of the fence. Euphoric recall is a term used to describe one's addiction in a nostalgic, or positive way. We do this with our past, too. If only... Man, remember the days when I was in college and so carefree?

All this does is stagnates our journey. We become a cesspool of negative energy and our body and mind and attitude are all affected. If you aren't waking up in the morning with an inner sense of peace and joy, (okay, for some of you night owls it might not kick in until after the first cup of coffee) something is broken!

Reminds me of a U2 Song called Stuck in a Moment:

You are such a fool
To worry like you do.. Oh
I know it's tough
And you can never get enough
Of what you don't really need now
My, oh my

You've got to get yourself together
You've got stuck in a moment
And you can't get out of it

Don't say that later will be better
Now you're stuck in a moment
And you can't get out of it

And if the night runs over
And if the day won't last
And if your way should falter
Along this stony pass

It's just a moment
This time will pass

If you're stuck in Egypt, remember that you are blessed! When the temptation hits to feel sorry for yourself, to spread negative comments and words to one another, bite your tongue! Hold it inside and speak words of love and life and truth instead! Let's knock down that golden calf and get back to waiting for our Saviour to return!