“because they had not met the Israelites with food and water but had hired Balaam to call a curse down on them. (Our God, however, turned the curse into a blessing.)” – Nehemiah 13:2
John McKay was the head coach at the University of Southern California (USC) from 1960 to 1975. In sixteen seasons at USC, McKay compiled a record of 127–40–8 (.749) and won nine conference titles. His teams made eight appearances in the Rose Bowl, with five wins.
In 1966, following Notre Dame’s humiliating victory over USC by a score of 51-0, Coach John McKay of USC tried to give his losing team some perspective. McKay came into the locker room and saw a group of beaten worn-out and thoroughly depressed young football players who were not accustomed to losing. He stood up on a bench and said, “Men, let's keep this in perspective. There are 750 million Chinese who don't even know this game was played.”
We often do not have the full perspective of life. What might seem to be a negative can become a blessing from the Lord. Today in prayer, thank Jesus that life brings, knowing that He can turnaround any curse into a blessing.
"I have a point of view. You have a point of view. God has view." - Madeleine L'Engle
God’s Word: “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms.” – 1 Peter 4:10
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