Most of us at some point in our lives have wished we could have a second chance. Go back in the past and change a decision we made, get a redo on a bad action, or maybe just get a chance to right a wrong by doing something new. But is chance 100% reliant on an external factor, or can we prepare to give ourselves a second chance? Let’s take a look as we explore the word Chance in this week’s Weekend Word.

chance
CHans/
Noun

  1. a possibility of something happening.
  2. the occurrence and development of events in the absence of any obvious design.

Adjective

  1. fortuitous; accidental.

Verb

  1. do something by accident or without design.
  2. do (something) despite its being dangerous or of uncertain outcome.

The word chance leaves a lot of room for doubt. Possibility, accident, uncertain – all words that describe chance, and in a rather negative light. As if the glass is half empty on a 50/50 shot at something happening. But remember, just as much as the glass is half empty, there two sides to every coin, and the glass is also half full.

One of my favorite quotes is “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” While this quote can refer to preparing to do things right the first time, I think it can also be used to take a second chance on yourself. Second chances don’t necessarily require another person or force outside your control giving you the chance. Go out and make your second chance happen. Prepare to give yourself a second chance and see if opportunity and luck come through to help you reach success.

That’s what this Sunday is all about. Whether you’re taking a chance for the first time, or seeking a second or even third time, Take a Chance Day inspires people to do just that – take a chance! On Sunday, let’s flip the script on chance. Prepare yourself to take a chance on something you’ve always wanted to do, but are maybe afraid or hesitant to execute. If you don’t, you’ll never know what success you could have had.

I’m especially proud of our kids who are working on their second chance every day. They are preparing for the chance at a better, self-sufficient life by working hard towards and education that lifts them from poverty to prosperity.

If you take a chance on our kids by making a donation this weekend, you’ll support an orphaned child’s second chance at an independent, self-sufficient life. Make a donation today at: hope4hearts.org/donate.

So this weekend, go ahead and take a chance. You never know where it might lead you.

Lucky to be Yours,
Cristen