Opportunities

Opportunities are here then quickly gone. Yes, you may actually have a similar opportunity, however, it will never be exactly the same. The psalmist writes, "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep and honor Your word [with loving obedience]." (Psalm 119:67). God allows us to experience tough times but it's always an opportunity to grow us into something lovelier as well as to glorify His Name before others. Have you considered that grumpy neighbor isn't really a problem but [rather] an opportunity to learn to "love your neighbor?" Or what about that co-worker who seems to always need a quarter for the drink machine - could she be an "opportunity" to never "grow weary in well doing?" You see, each day is filled with interruptions and trifles ... or they could be God-ordained "opportunities" to shine His Name in this dark old world. I'm fairly confident there will be opportunities each day - don't miss 'em.