This is a good reminder that I always have the option to change my attitude when responding to things that are difficult, painful or even positive. I thank God for that choice.
God does His part but I need to do mine. How that works for me is realizing that I need His grace to change and then find some humility to ask and allow Him to change my heart---the 'inner' part described in this devotion.
Any outward change comes only after I do the 'inner' work. I like to call it 'taking out the trash' because it's a perfect analogy of a sometimes ugly job that must be done or it will get uglier. Once I wash my hands, there's nothing like a clean trash can. ;-)
This is just what I needed to keep watch that my attitude, awareness and acceptance line up with God.
