Attitude—The Difference Maker #6: The Winner’s Edge

“But the LORD was with Joseph in the prison and showed him His faithful love. And the LORD made Joseph a favorite with the prison warden” (Gen. 39:21 NLT).

While attitude has its limitations, attitude is often the difference maker. It is often the difference between winning and losing in the various areas of our lives. Denis Waitley said, “The winner’s edge is not a gifted birth, a high IQ, or in talent. The winner’s edge is all in the attitude, not aptitude. Attitude is the criterion for success” (The Winner’s Edge).

There are three differences attitude does make that I would like to draw you attention to. First, your attitude makes a difference in your approach to life. The happiest people in life don’t necessarily have the best of everything; they just try to make the best of everything.

If athletes have a poor attitude going into a game, odds are they are not going to do very well. Similarly, if a student has a poor attitude going into a test, their test scores are apt to show it. And if a person gets a serious medical condition

Second, your attitude makes a difference in your relationships. The simple fact of the matter is that a person’s negative attitude can have a way of dragging others down with them. Let’s face it, if a person constantly has a negative attitude, do you really enjoy being around that person for extended periods of time? Thus, a constant negative attitude has a way of pushing others away while a positive attitude can attract them.

And third, your attitude makes a difference in how you face challenges. Joseph was a man who experienced numerous hardships in life that were not his fault. As a prisoner and slave, Joseph could have seen his situation as hopeless. Instead, he did his best with each small task given him. His diligence and positive attitude were soon noticed by the jail warden, who promoted him to prison administrator.

Are you facing a seemingly hopeless predicament? At work, at home, or at school, follow Joseph’s example by taking each small task and doing your best. Remember how God turned Joseph’s situation around. He will see your efforts and can reverse even overwhelming odds (portions from the Handbook of Bible Application).  For attitude is the winner’s edge!

In His service,

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