Bumble bee attitude...

According to a theory of aerodynamics, as demonstrated through the wind tunnel tests, the bumblebee should be unable to fly. Because of the size, weight, and shape of its body in relationship to the total wing span, flying is scientifically impossible.

The bumblebee, being ignorant of scientific theory, goes ahead and flies anyway and makes honey every day.

Our attitude can give us an uncommonly positive perspective. I have keenly observed the different approaches and results achieved by a positive thinker and by a person filled with fear and apprehension. For example, in ancient Israel when Goliath came up against the Hebrews, the soldiers all thought, He's so big we can never kill him. David looked at the same giant and thought, He's so big I can't miss.

A friend of mine in Ohio drove eighteen-wheelers for an interstate trucking company. Knowing the hundreds of miles he logged weekly, I once asked him how he kept from getting extremely tired. "It's all in your attitude," he replied. "Some drivers "go to work" in the morning, but I "go for a ride in the country." That kind of positive perspective gives him the "edge"on life.

Extracted from John Maxwell's "Attitude 101"

Personally, I do enjoy being with people who have a positive outlook in life - they create an atmosphere of joy and hope. It builds up faith and because friends influence us a lot, they help give us the "push" that we sometimes need.

Of course we do meet people who are negative and we do not give up on them either. We do need the word of God to renew our minds so that no matter what obstacles come our way, we will not give up easily...like the bumble bee? Try convincing the bumble bee that it is not supposed to be flying! I guess that many people do not reach their full potential just because they accept defeat too soon and give in to their fears before even trying.

I really thank God for the many Barnabas' and Barnabies I have met who have encouraged me in the ministry! And to those who need a "push"...hey! You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you! You are precious, I believe in you that you will reach your full potential, I believe you will move on to the next phase filled with His strength empowering you. JUST KEEP MOVING ON!

-jo-