We pushed at a door this past week, and it was closed quite firmly. The closing happened yesterday and 24 hours on, I'm quite reconciled to it. It's made something else much clearer, which is a real blessing.
Sometimes we pootle along without a clear view of God's will for us, but it really feels like we have been given that view, at least concerning the area of finances.
And of course, now the door has closed, I feel a lot better because I'm now dealing with a known situation, rather than having a potential steal my thought energy, if that makes any sense at all.
It's like God has said 'No, you're not to do this, but you do have the opportunity to do this other important thing now'.
Your prayers would be appreciated as we try and be faithful in the task ahead of us.
1/21/2010
On closed doors
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"if that makes any sense at all."
It surely does.
You know, over here in the States, the economy is dreadful. Three years ago, my financial situation was quite amzing really.
Since 2008 the bottom has fallen out, and the future doen't seem to be verty bright.
And yet the Lord has sustained my small business, and kept us going. I sort of wish He would have closed the door, and so I could have gone on to other things, but He wants me to tough it out, as they say.
And it is a blessing to have some work, when so many people don't have jobs, and may be collecting $380 a week in unemployment. Which is another story all together.
But with all these problems, I thought they are problems the people in Haiti would love to have.
And so where is my heart's hope? Does it really give my heart joy, and my mind contentment to know that my hope is in Christ, and the New Earth, which will be here before we know it really. I have this hope, but I wish this truth would capture me, and overwhelm me, and help me not be anxious.
Thanks for the post, and igniting some embers in my cooling off heart, so that I might share a bit of my troubles.
I'll pray for you that you would be faithful.
I will pray for you. I hope God will open a better door for you. Doylene
It is encouraging to read of your trust in God's plans for you and your family. I'm glad Rebecca directed me towards your blog! have a great day!
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