Problems are opportunities wrapped in dark paper. 3275

Live it..
Looking back on my life in sales, I've found some situations are more conducive to making a sale than others. Some of the best for example, took place in the most adverse situations, like the pouring rainfall. Most salesmen will wait for the rain to stop before entering an office to meet with a potential customer. I've found they are more apt to give you time and listen to what you have to say when you're wet and shaking rain off your umbrella.

In a similar way, I've also found that resolving a conflict with someone usually results in a closer bond between you both than what you'd expect if there wasn't a problem. You may be asking where I learned such an incredible "trick?" It wasn't Zig, although I have utmost respect for him, but God's Word. Paul wrote in 2Cor 9:8. "And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in ALL things at ALL times, having ALL that you need, you will abound in EVERY good work." Simply stated, where problems are the greatest, it is there that God's grace is even greater.

Pray it
May I, as teacher, be the greatest learner of principles in Your Word.

Resources
The way we take is not nearly as important as who will take the journey with us. (2000)
It takes a crooked measure to mark success or failure by your own standard. (2001)
Will those who come behind you see God or see you? (2002)
Most parents ignore ungodly acts by the kids and imagine what they can become without God. (2003)
If God alone can see your good work, is that enough for you to keep doing it? (2004)
By Peter's example we learn that God will allow us to soar above our means if we but ask him. (2005)
Does God only speak to those who speak to him? (2006)
More people become believers by trying to prove there's a good reason why they're not. (2007)
Liars lie when they say they aren't (2008)
I wonder if evil judges will be in the front of the line at God's Judgment? (2009)

1. One-minute Devotionals began on January 2, 2006 and are the original creation of James R. Green, Prayertower Webservant Content is derived from his alternating and sequential survey of both the Old and New Testament to offer insight on Scripture.
2. Resources are derived from daily devotions of James R. Green called, Just Thinkin'... (2000-2003), Read the Bible Thru in 365 Days (2004), Pray Thru the Word in 365 Days (2005) and One Minute Devotional (2006-2008).
3. Scripture: God's Word Translation (c)1995 by God's Word to the Nations. All Rights Reserved.

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