Fellow Believers,
We need - no we MUST - learn to thank the Lord for closed doors, in the same way that we do for an open door.
The reason GOD closes doors is because He has not prepared anything
behind that door, for us. If He didn't close the wrong doors, we would never find
our way to the right doors. Even when some of us 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, whether after a few doors, or many, many doors; we come across the right door, the door that God has for us, 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, we don't always 'see' it that way. Some, through their lack of vision, wisdom and trust; try - or end up - to tearing down the roadblocks or pushing
aside God's 'detour signs.' Then the minute that there is trouble, those who are 'lukewarm in the faith' usually start
crying, "Lord how could this happen to me?"
For those of us who don't see it, those who are lukewarm or not fully walking in faith - we MUST realize 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. New opportunities like a better job, becoming an entrepreneur and starting your own business, or an opportunity to go back to school. With GOD, all things are possible.
If
that man or woman won't return your call, it might not be them; it might
be the Lord setting up a roadblock, so pray on it, talk to GOD, listen for His Still Small Voice. And when asking Him for His Wisdom and to do His Will, there may come a time when you must just 'let it go' and trust GOD.
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!
Always Remember GOD gives you . . .
Enough Happiness to keep you Sweet
Enough Trials to keep you Strong
Enough Sorrows to keep you Human
Enough Hope to keep you Happy
Enough Failure to keep you Humble
Enough Friends to give you Comfort
Enough Wealth to meet your Needs
Enough Enthusiasm so that you will
look Forward
Enough Faith to banish depression
and
Enough Determination
to make each day, a better day,
than the Last
So, be encouraged...
Be of good cheer...
For our GOD Is greater than
any circumstances,
and He Will see us through.
Thank GOD for what you have,
Trust GOD for what you need.
~ Marilyn
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