What Does Your Attitude Say About You?

Most of us can say just about anything to make ourselves look like overcomers. We can even have others believing that about us.  Are we being totally honest or pretending?
There is a very familiar Scripture that most will quote at one time or another.
Philippians 4:13- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. 
This this was one of my Dad's favorite verses when he was battling cancer. He truly believed this until the day he went to heaven. This is one of my favorite verses. You all know by now I say I am a conqueror over the health issues I battle. What you may not know, is it true, do I really believe that. 
Yes, I do!  I really believe that Jesus Christ has given me the strength to get through the extremes, get through the battles, and to continue to believe that He has His best for me. 
We speak out in faith, many of us quote this verse in faith. Do you speak it out in confidence? Does your faith have confidence in it?  I can say all day long that I have faith that our Lord God will heal me, or give me the strength and endurance to get through the next trial ahead. But if I doubt that in any way or question it, then where is my confidence.  We truly need that confidence to push us past that victory line.  Sure, I have bad days. And thankfully my husband is by my side to help me through those days. But I must choose not to stay in that place. I must choose this everyday. 
I really believe so much of this is exhibited through our attitudes. If I sit around all day and mope and ask why me Lord, I know that my body will not react well to that. It will add an extra stress on my physical being that I do not need. And that in itself will hinder the outcome.  
We cannot afford to have an "extended " pity party for ourselves.  It is essential to keep our attitudes in that confidence mode.  
You may be thinking this is impossible. Well guess what, my God turns impossibles into possibles. When I am having a hard day, I repeatedly quote this verse or another that may be speaking to me.  I have to be active in maintaining my confidence.  
I would like to encourage you, if your day is not turning out how you would like, if your battles seem too difficult to handle, Jesus Christ is right there to help you through. If you feel like your faith isn't strong enough, reach out to your spouse, your pastor, a friend. Someone who you feel confident they can carry you during this weak time.  
God's Word is full of verses that tell us we ARE or we WILL BE victorious!  He gave us His Word because He knew we would need it. 
Hang on friends. When your grip is slipping, He will help you. 
I pray that you find your confidence in your faith. It makes so much difference when that difficult trial comes our way.