when the going gets tough

If you’re a believer, you can take heart: you’re between a Rock and a hard place.

“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and I have conquered it for you.]” — John 16:33, The Amplified Bible

whole new ballgame

Your win may have been ugly, but it’s still a win.

“Take what belongs to you and go. I choose to give to this last worker as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity? So the last will be first, and the first last.” — Matthew 20:14-16, ESV

props

When God closes a door, try to keep from putting your foot in it.