I believe it was the legendary coach John Wooden who said, “Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out.” How eloquent and accurate. We cannot always control our circumstances but we can control how we respond to them. The apostle Paul’s words, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” were written from prison where Paul was awaiting a verdict on his life. Rather than bemoan his imprisonment, he prayed , preached and dictated letters. The result? “Now I want you to know…that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. Because of my chains most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.”
Whatever your circumstances realize only you can determine your response. Just remember, Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out.”