Problems=opportunities?

Galatians 6:10 - "So then, while we have opportunity, les us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of faith."


God wants us to rely on Him.  Fully.  Yes, we all have problems, but if we take the view of using our problems as opportunities to rely more fully on God, we could reach our highest potential in life.


I like this quote by Charles Swindoll - "We are all faced with great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations"


This is so true, but most of us can't look beyond the problem/situation.  We feel defeated and all alone with this difficult problem.  If we stop focusing on 'us' and focus on 'HIM' (God), then we start to guide our minds toward ideas of "wonder how God will turn this around for good?'


Most people are blinded by the glimpse of an opportunity coming from problems.  They just can't see it.


Any conflict can be met with positive focus.  Think of that difficult marriage.  This could be an opportunity to love as one has ever loved before.  Think of that wayward kid.  This could be an opportunity to witness and be a Christ-like example of what it is to have hope in Christ, amongst all difficulties.


Opportunity says that hardships for those of us who are Christians, never come without hope.  


So, yes, it is possible to turn problems into opportunities.  Trust HIM.