Day 28 - April 5, 2025
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Take this time to enjoy a closer walk with God. Read a short devotion and a selected Bible verse each day.
It’s Day 28 of the Lent, A Closer Walk with God 40-Day Devotion.
DEVOTION
Did you ever think about how generous you can be with your attitude?
The right attitude, that is!
How is your attitude these days?
Have you had an attitude checkup lately?
Never forget that with the right attitude you can handle any challenge that comes your way!
Some years ago, I was writing a book for Adams Media Publishing.
A few weeks after I finished writing The Streetwise Guide to Business Management, I received an email from the editor. And while the feedback was positive, there were about a dozen suggestions on how to improve a few sections here and there.
At first, I was outraged: what was the editor thinking?
Who does he think he is, trying to tell me how to make the book better?
Did he forget who the creative writer is…and that my words are special?
After a few minutes of wallowing in self-pity, I realized that the editor was only trying to make my book a better one. Then it hit me: behind every successful author is an editor (or two) who sees the “big picture.”
Once I changed my attitude about editors and why they want changes, my whole outlook on all my book projects was different. I went from a “can’t please this editor” attitude to “I can’t wait to work with the editor on this project.”
It was as different as night and day.
And it worked!
So, if your attitude needs a little adjustment my friend, take care of it NOW!
PRAYER
Lord, you are always generous with your attitude towards me. I thank you for all the blessings in my life. Please help me remember to have a giving attitude, no matter what challenges come my way. Amen.
VERSE
Verse Proverbs 11:25 (NIV)
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AUTHOR
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John Riddle
John Riddle is a freelance writer, author, ghostwriter & donut eater who works out of his home office in Bear, Delaware. He is the author of 34 books with a variety of publishers, including titles for Zondervan and Barbour.
So far, he has self-published 3 books for writers, including The PAC Method For Writers: How Prayer, Attitude And Confidence Can Lead You To A Successful Writing Journey.
In 2002 he launched “I Love To Write Day” as a grassroots campaign to have people of all ages spend time writing every November 15th. Visit ilovetowriteday.com to learn more about ILTWD.
