I deal with closed doors much differently these days. I see them as a re-direct for my benefit. Kind of like a detour sign. They don't stop me, they just change my path.
My life verse has always been Jeremiah 29:11-14. "For I know the plans I have for you" says the Lord...."
Sounds like a promise of direction to me. He has the plans. Proverbs 19:21 says "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." I move forward, doing my best, making my plans...but when the detour sign is put out, the door is closed, I now choose to heed the warning. I don't stand there bewildered or angry pounding on the door. I've learned to see the closed door as my protection, my direction and I treasure these almost as much (just being honest) as the open ones.
So today, I'm looking at a closed door. Time to turn and keep moving. There's an open door waiting for me.
peace.
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What is so neat is that the open door is the one you are currently walking through. ;) I love your posts, g. Keep 'em coming.
It's been so much fun spending so much time together lately. thanks a bunch.
xoxo
b
It's true! I've loved all our time together recently as well. I think we need to make it a habit. :-)
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