“Opportunities multiply as they are seized." Proverb
The most incredible opportunities of my life came right after I had to DO something...usually work...always something that was inconvenient.
When the boys were young we enrolled them in private school. I would go up to the school and work as often as I could. I cleaned the bathrooms, I read with students, I vacuumed...etc.
One day the principal called me and said there was an opening for me to be paid to do what I loved...being with the boys! I was hired to teach 1st grade.
EVERY opportunity that has come my way...has been AFTER I put forth effort to help someone else or be a blessing to someone.
Look around you...there are AMAZING opportunities that await you... RIGHT AFTER you step up to help someone else.
#1. Ask God to help you recognize an opportunity that will mean work at first...but GREAT reward after.
#2. Opportunity will require discipline. There are times I think to myself, "Oh wow! NOT FUN...Lord do I REALLY need to help that with THAT?" Then I remember the Scripture, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men..." Colossians 3:23.
#3. Thank God that He brought the opportunity because you know it means He will bless you after! Sometimes I get teary-eyed while I'm working because I know how faithful God has been to me and I'm thankful He keeps giving me opportunities to be blessed!
FAVORED HOMES
Today we clean the Master Bedroom. Remember each week you should be adding one more detail to the room you are cleaning. Also, don't forget to keep your room smelling yummy...married or not! You deserve it and I promise it DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE. I HIGHLY recommend the plug-in fragrances at Bath and Body Works. They have such a variety of fragrances and there is a difference between an inexpensive fragrance and a soothing one that may cost just a little more. Make it a treat for yourself...shopping for your favorite fragrance and enjoy trying different ones, depending on what scent makes you smile the day you shop! : )
Can't wait to hang with you tomorrow! Have an incredible day and share a story of how opportunity came your way! We really do want to hear your story!!!
2 comments:
Great reminder today to "recognize the opportunity." That's not always easy to do is it? The thing I see in you Marla is you are a possibility and opportunity visionary. You are a dreamer but most importantly you are a DO-er. What an inspiration you are.
Linda...I just stopped by your blog...AMAZING! I love the new look...soooo YOU! Perfect Dawling! LOL Thank you for stopping by...you made my day!
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