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Go figure. I just heard some wisdom I can use from a politician. A pundit was asking this man to justify himself for a particular political strategy. He responded: ‘I believe you have to play the hand you have been dealt.’<\/em> He went on to say that he made his decision based on an assessment of reality as he saw it.<\/p>\n

I don’t favor this guy but I do admire his attempt to make the best of things. I got to thinking: do I always accept playing the hand that has been dealt me? Honestly, no. Sometimes I throw the hand down and whine and complain about it. Sometimes I resentfully refuse to play for a while. Instead of making the best of whatever circumstance in my life, sometimes I throw a tantrum.<\/p>\n

Oh, as I think of it I feel a little ashamed of myself. I believe with all my heart “that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose”<\/strong> (Romans 8:28). Yet when things are not to my liking I pray my hardest for a new hand.<\/p>\n

My life would be improved if I looked upon every ‘hand’ as an opportunity. Even the worst of circumstances can be redeemed and the right attitude is a good starting point. In the end, “The Lord will accomplish what concerns me” <\/strong>(Psalm 138:8).<\/p>\n

God knows what He is doing. I need to play what I’m dealt. When God is the Dealer, they’re all winning hands.<\/p>\n

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