Open vs. Closed Doors. God's Plan & Our Path to Perfect Peace - Version 2.0 (8.27.22)

Family,
This was sent out before (Open Doors. Closed Doors. God's Plan. Our Path. Perfect Peace. (6.30.21)) in a somewhat longer version; but here it is again, because all of us (including me & my team) need to be reminded and reassured that GOD is a loving Master Planner of our life.

Our ways are not His Ways and our thoughts are not His Thoughts; so when He opens (or closes) a door, we must trust His Actions.

We need to learn to thank the Lord for closed doors; in the same way that we thank Him for an open door. The reason GOD closes doors is because He has not prepared anything over there for us. 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 course.  Then another door closes, and it forces many of us to change course, yet again. Then finally, we find the open door and walk right into our blessings.  But instead of praising GOD for the closed doors (which kept us out of trouble), too often, many of us get upset because we "judged by appearances." And for too many of us, especially lukewarm believers, in our own arrogance - or ignorance - we insist that we know what is right; or we fail to recognize God "at work," understanding that all things work together for those who love the Lord - Romans 8:28.

We MUST always remember that we have 'a Very Present Help' in our times of need, Who Is always standing guard. Because He Walks ahead of us, He Can See trouble 'down the road ,' and He sets up protection, provision, roadblocks and detours accordingly.

But for some of us, through our lack of wisdom (vision and trust);, we try to tear down the roadblocks or push aside the detour signs. Then the minute we get into trouble, we start crying out, "Lord, how could this happen to me?"  We must realize and recognize that the closed door was a blessing. Didn't He Say, No good thing will He withhold from them that love him? - Romans 8:28

If you get terminated from your job - don't be down.  Instead thank GOD for the new opportunities that will manifest themselves - it might be a better job, or an opportunity that will bless the next 20 years of your life.

If that man or woman won't return your call - it might not be them.  It might be the Lord setting up a roadblock (just let it go).  I am so grateful, for the many times GOD has closed doors to me, just to open new doors 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 that I will grow!

Thank GOD for what you have,
Trust GOD for what you need.

  ~  Marilyn