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Making the Best of a Bad
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Nobody calls a flood good.
But I came across this photo and thought, “That’s making the best of a bad (situation)!”

I wish the photographer had noted the place and date, but from the car model, light posts and bathing suit, we know this is definitely not after Super Storm Sandy.

And while I do not recommend surfing after a flood, this image did bring a smile to my face.
It’s like our New York Fam pressing forward to Find a Power Source.
Or like encouraging you to dress up anyway in A Different Halloween.
We put one foot in front of the other and do the next thing.

Making the Best of a Bad

I’m reminded of Paul finding a way to rejoice in the midst of being imprisoned. In Philippians 1:12-19, he makes the best of a bad situation.

“Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me (prison) has actually 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. And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear. It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.”

Wow, right?!
Paul says good things came out of his bad circumstances.

Making Lemonade from Lemons

I am not making light of what any of our fam has gone through this week with Sandy. I too have lived through floods, been snowed and iced in for days, been without power, etc. So, I’m incredibly sensitive to your journey ahead. It can be a long road back to normal.

What I’d like to encourage all of us to do though, on this day, is think about how we can turn our challenging situations into opportunities. How can we make lemonade from lemons? How can we look at things slightly different?

Maybe an after-flood (in warmer weather, of course) provides a reason to surf?
Maybe being unjustly imprisoned galvanizes others to take up the mantle and move the message forward?
Maybe losing the job or house or relationship has an upside waiting for us to embrace?

Got a “bad” today?
How can we make the best of it?

Have a ‘best’ weekend,
Naima

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