You Can Change Your Attitude Just Like Changing Your Clothes in The Closet

Yep, you read that right! Changing your attitude, just like changing your clothes, in the closet. You see, about 5 years ago, I discovered the most powerful life weapon, one that changed my perspective, my attitude, and my daily purpose.

I want to share this simple daily routine I developed with you so you can feel the same sense of peace and clear perspective this simple change afforded me.

This change was influenced by a dear friend of ours, Bob, who has since passed away, coupled with the great movie, “The War Room”. You see,  I was quite intrigued by Bob’s Prayer closet. He had a small closet off of his living room where he would spend time praying and studying his Bible.

He often talked about the battles he had won in there. He would say to me, “I will take that to the closet”. I was so intrigued by Bob’s divine connection; I wanted that too.  

In the Movie, the War Room, Miss Clara shares her ever so powerful War Room (Prayer Closet) with her Realtor, and the experience becomes LIFECHANGING!

Having first heard of a Prayer Closet through Bob and then seeing the movie based around a war room/prayer closet, I became incredibly thirsty for this divine connection. 

 It seemed so intentional to find this type of Godly space; a place where I could cast my cares, pray for others, praise and worship, ask for guidance, and so much more.

I wanted a solitude place that was isolated from distractions so, I decided that my everyday wardrobe closet was it. Nothing fancy or formal, or large, just a small space for me to go.

At first, it was just my closet with a pillow on the floor. Over time it has evolved; now I have notes on the wall of things I am praying about, people I am praying for, and relevant scriptures that touch or motivate me.

I add pictures from time to time of people or things that I am concerned about, and a list of things I am grateful for, as a reminder and point of focus. And I still have my pillow on the floor.

It is also convenient because on days I am hurried or short on time, I am still able to go in there and change my attitude as I change my clothes. Some days I spend 5 minutes in there and other days I spend an hour in there. Some times it’s once a day and other days it’s more often.

My prayer closet starts my day in such an invigorating way. Reflecting back to 5 years ago when I started this, I clearly see how this time and space have changed me in a magnitude of ways.

Quite honestly, in the beginning, I believed I was not good enough to have such a divine connection. After all,  I am broken, I am a sinner, my past is not perfect, I am not biblically educated enough, and so on.

I truly believed this for many reasons. For one, there have been several Christians in my life over the years who drew this line in the sand and made me feel as if they were better and looked down at me as if I were smaller.

This, coupled with a sense of guilt that I had not turned to God sooner in life. And the fact that I did not know what I was doing, what I should be saying, how I should be talking to God, or if He even wanted to hear from me.

Believe me,  I questioned everything and I doubted if I fit the bill or perhaps that I missed that boat years ago.

Well, I’m here to tell you what spending this time in my closet has taught me.

I am worthy and so are you.

Why? Because God doesn’t draw the line in the sand, people do. God made us exactly who we are and he does not keep a tally of our wrongs, mistakes, or offenses. He truly loves us all unconditionally.

We all are His children and He draws no lines in the sand, its never too late, His door is always open wide! He wants us to talk to Him, to trust in Him, and He deserves the praise.  

That stinking thinking I had, “what do I say and I how do I say it?” Well, folks,  there is no formal way to talk to God. Talk to Him from your heart, lay your burdens and worries at His feet, and trust that He is handling them in His way.

His Grace frees us from our sins!

He gave His only son so we could be freed and His word clearly tells us that He does not want us to be in fear, worried, or troubled. He is with us, we are never alone.

I knew these things were evident as my closet became more and more prevalent. However, this past Sunday, I  thoroughly realized that I had learned and grown more than I had thought. 

You see, our Pastor, Dr. Tim Gilligan of Meadowbrook Church, Ocala, Fl. preached on, “how you leave affects how you enter” and his message was very clear and powerful. I related this message to my Prayer Closet, mainly because his sermon was about setting aside time to pray and to pray early to set the pace for your day.

He elaborated on daily frustrations that can affect our daily attitude, our relationships, and our demeanor. He correlated that to how we start our day.  

When we’re angry or worried perhaps we may take that out on say, the store clerk, the waitress, or our spouse. We are not as friendly and receptive because of our mindset. However, when we start our day by giving these problems or troubles to God and free our minds, our day will be much kinder and welcoming to those around us.

This sermon gave me a bigger reflection of my prayer closet. I realized that in my closet there was a lot of trash, yet so much love and grace in there too.

You see, by doing this routine I am taking my burdens and troubles and truly laying them at his feet instead of them laying heavy on my heart. (Isaiah 41:13) In turn, I was leaving the house each day with a sense of peace and grace which reflects on my attitude.

I realized just how much my closet had changed me, changed my thoughts, my relationships, my desire to help others, my gratitude, my ability to forgive and to be more understanding.

I just became more mindful of his presence with me every step of the way. With that being said, I see his hands in everything I do. I am forever grateful for this solid relationship I have built with God that I never thought was possible for me. It all started by simply spending this daily time in my closet.

I knew my closet was powerful, for I have walked in there many times in tears, broken-hearted and shattered, and walked out feeling calm and in good spirits.

However, Today I realized that my closet changed me more than I knew. Simply by making this my daily routine, the way I leave my house, full of God’s grace, love, and guidance, suited with His hedge of protection, greatly affects how I enter where I am going each day. And that my friends, is BEAUTIFUL.

Not to mention, I would have never thought about sharing my story, but there is a message in my mess and there is a testimony in my test, that  God will use to help others, so sharing my story is important. (1 chronicles 16:8 & 2 Timothy 1:8)

Starting a Prayer closet or War Room is easy, it can be anywhere in your home. It does not need to be fancy or decorated. You don’t need to worry about what to say or how to say it, just show up and say what is on your heart.

Don’t worry if your hair is not combed or if you look like something the cat drug in. God wants to see you and hear from you, just as you are.

Please know that you are worthy, He wants to hear from you, you are His child and He wants a relationship with you. You are never too dirty, your sins are never too big or too many for his forgiveness, love, and grace.

So, my friends, it is just as simple as changing your clothes. Just show up, show early and often, and the rest just falls into place. 

Love & Grace,