Do not let your adornment be merely outward-arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel-rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beaty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. 1 Peter 3:3-4

We actually live two lives-the outer life (the one we show to the world) and the inner life (the one filled with the secrets that only we and God know). The inner life or “the hidden person of the heart” is the most important to God because it is the real us. We can pretend and show others anything we choose to, but our thoughts, attitudes, and intentions reside in our inner person–and these are the most important parts of us.

Our attitude has a lot to do with the kind of life we will have. Zig Ziglar said that “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.” A good attitude can take you a long way, but no matter talented or intelligent you are, if you have a bad attitude, eventually people will not want to work with you. Another important part of having a good attitude is to be thoughtful toward other people and take an interest in their dreams and goals instead of only expecting them to sacrifice their life to serve you.

God delights in a beautiful mind and attitude. Do your best to keep yours in line with His Word, and ask Him to help you in your weakness.