Give it a little time

If you have ever purchased a car or a house, you have been through some serious negotiations. A negotiation is simply a discussion aimed at reaching an agreement. Some agreements are much more difficult to come to than others.

In negotiating, no one wants to walk away feeling as if they were taken advantage of or that they didn't get a fair deal. Now, this may be the feeling you've experienced after a car or house purchase but, most of the time, we can walk away from our negotiations feeling as if it was a good and fair deal. And, sometimes, negotiations can take a lot of patience.

Today's word is Ecclesiastes 7:8, NIV, which reads, "The end of the matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride."

When we find that car or that house that we want, and begin the negotiating process, it is a struggle. Negotiations of this matter can wear us down and wear us out. The back and forth, the looking at budgets, the calculating and recalculating how much we can afford can all be very taxing. And, when we seem to reach that impasse that is almost inevitable in any negotiation, if we aren't careful, we can just give in. If we do that, we are often left feeling like we didn't get our best deal.

However, if we persevere, if we push through with the negotiation and finally reach a true agreement, everyone walks away feeling as if they got what they wanted, and the end is certainly the best part. And, there is no doubt that, sometimes, the best negotiating tool is to let it sit and be patient.

If you find yourself stressed about a really important decision you need to make, don't be afraid to take the time to pray and to seek GOD'S will in the matter. Don't be afraid to negotiate for your best deal and in your best interest. Don't be afraid to give it a little time.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T