Missed Opportunities

I’m so disappointed on Saturday night. I watch AFI (one of the popularity and singing contest in Indonesia, taken from La Academia – Mexico) on Indosiar. In that program, Princess Cindy (that’s what Cindy’s fans called her) was eliminated! She was eliminated in a narrow range of percent! Grrmmbl.. :( I like to see her still singing and fighting. I like Cindy because she’s the one who makes progress each week, from nothing to something! Different with Tia, Micky, Nia, or Adit who already have many experiences in singing and performing. And that nite, I was proud of her. She was adamant! She didn’t cry much, and she gave many encouraging words to her friends. She is so incredible!
Well, Cindy, do not worry about the elimination. It is just one step ahead to enter the big world of a star :) You just missed one opportunity to win the contest. Life is full of opportunities. Some will be easy to take advantage of, and some will be difficult. But once we let them pass (often hoping for something better), those opportunities may never be available again.
The same thing is also true of opportunities to serve God. God often opens doors for us to speak up for Him, minister to someone who is hurting or in need, and influence the world around us. If we allow them to pass by (perhaps because we are waiting for something easier to come along), we may miss out on them altogether.
Continue praying, keeping alert, and always thanking God. Also, pray that God will allow us to tell people his message. (Colossians 4:2-3a NCV)
Therefore, as we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those of the household of faith. (Galatians 6:10)
May you take advantage of the doors God opens for you this day!