Gains or Losses

Gains or losses?

May 22, 2009

"But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ." – Philippians 3:7 Is loss always negative? Are valleys always to be avoided? Is loss of a job always the end of something good? The normal response to loss is grief, avoidance, even anger. But loss can be a good thing. Sometimes loss forces you to make a life-saving change. Losing a job can propel you to learn a new skill that leads you to a productive new career. Failure to get into a particular school might direct you to the school where God wants you to meet someone special. Loss of revenue can motivate you to examine your budget to learn where there have been extravagances. Spending time in the valleys can challenge you to look to the hills and keep your eyes on Christ. When loss forces you to focus on Christ—it is ALWAYS a gain! Is there any loss you are coming to grips with in your life right now? Give yourself time to grieve, but remain confident that God will show you better things to come as you stay focused on him. Ive never delt with loss very well. Swept it under the rug.. Sometimes we have to realize we can not do it alone..God did not intend for us to greive alone.. Its his desire to lean on him , his love and compassion that will sustain us and carry us through our days. May your day ahead be filled with many smiles and happy moments..