It is in the Valley where I Grow (2.20.13)

We need to learn to thank the LORD for closed doors, as we do an open door. The reason GOD closes doors is because He has not prepared anything for us behind that closed door. If He didn't close the wrong door we would never find our way to the right door. Even when we don't realize it, GOD directs our paths through the closing and opening of doors. When one door closes, it forces us to change our course. Another door closes, it forces us to change our course yet again. Then finally, we find the right open door and walk right into our blessing. Instead of praising GOD for the closed door which kept us out of trouble, we become upset because we judged by the appearances of the closed door.  Sometimes our own arrogance convinces us that we know what is right. We have a very present help in the time of need who is always standing guard. Because He walks ahead of us, He can see trouble down the road and He sets up roadblocks and detours accordingly. But through our lack of wisdom, we try to tear down the roadblocks or push aside the detour signs. Then the minute we get into trouble, we start crying, "Lord how could this happen to me?"  We have to realize that the closed door was a blessing.  Didn't He say, "No good thing will He withhold from them that love him?" If that man or woman won't return your phone call it might not be them, It might be the Lord setting up a roadblock, so just let it go. I'm so grateful, for the many times GOD has closed doors to me, just to open them in the most unexpected places. "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way." - Psalm 37:23. The Mountain top is glorious, but it is in the Valley where I will grow.