Joel Osteen - A Fresh New Attitude

About this sermon

How you view your daily life directly controls how high you rise, how you handle setbacks, and how you feel. In this message, Joel Osteen explains how maintaining a positive mindset and a kind spirit opens doors to favor, stronger relationships, and personal growth. Drawing on Colossians three, Joel shares practical lessons on putting on a fresh attitude every morning, letting go of past disappointments, and avoiding a critical mindset that holds you back. Discover how choosing faith over bitterness allows God to restore your life and take you higher. Learn how to clear out negative thoughts and soar above life's obstacles. "Whether I like my room or not doesn't depend on how the furniture is arranged, it depends on how my mind is arranged." - Joel Osteen This message is for anyone struggling with workplace frustration, relationship tension, or lingering bitterness from past unfair treatment. If you feel stuck in negative thinking or find yourself easily annoyed by daily circumstances, this message provides clear, faith-based guidance to help you renew your mindset, release past hurt, and experience genuine peace and joy every day. Q: How do I stop being negative and stay positive every day? A: Joel teaches that staying positive requires a daily intentional decision to put on a fresh attitude, focus on gratitude, and release yesterday's frustrations before they taint your mindset. Q: Why does my attitude affect my success and relationships? A: Joel teaches that your attitude determines your altitude because people are naturally drawn to kindness and positivity, while a sour or critical spirit pushes opportunities and healthy relationships away. Q: How can I overcome bad breaks and unfair situations in life? A: Joel teaches that you overcome setbacks by keeping an attitude of faith, trusting God as your vindicator, and refusing to live with a chip on your shoulder. Q: What does Colossians 3 teach about choosing a good attitude? A: Joel teaches that Colossians 3 instructs us to actively clothe ourselves in kindness, compassion, and humility, treating our daily outlook like a wardrobe we choose on purpose. Q: How do I let go of past hurt and stop feeling bitter? A: Joel teaches that you must stop feeding on past disappointments and instead fill your mind with God's promises, viewing past negative experiences as waste meant to be released. Colossians 3:12. What it means to dress in kindness, compassion, and humility. Ephesians 4:23. How to daily renew your mind and put on a fresh attitude. 00:00 Why Your Attitude Matters More Than IQ 03:13 Colossians 3 and Dressing in Kindness 04:52 Nose High vs Nose Down Attitude Indicator 08:18 Staying Positive in Hard Times Like Joseph 10:44 Ephesians 4 and Putting On a Fresh Attitude 15:09 Cleaning Your Window to Stop Finding Fault 17:16 Deciding to Be Happy Before Circumstances Change 21:28 Soar Like an Eagle and Let Go of Past Hurts 23:42 Unclogging Your Heart from Bitterness 26:05 Prayer to Receive Jesus as Your Savior If you are in need of prayer today, our ministry team would love to stand in faith with you. Reach out to us here: https://joelosteen.com/prayer Subscribe to receive weekly messages of hope, encouragement, and inspiration from Joel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvxWyn4rfcI2H9APhfUIB1Q?sub_confirmation=1 Follow #JoelOsteen on social X: https://twitter.com/joelosteen Instagram: https://instagram.com/joelosteen Facebook: https://facebook.com/joelosteen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joelosteen Thank you for your generosity! To give, visit https://joelosteen.com/give #JoelOsteen #AttitudeAdjustment #PositiveMindset #OvercomingNegativity #FaithAndEncouragement