Closed Doors!

One thing I have learned 2010 is: When God closes the door, don't try to open it. 

Have you ever solicited a position on a team or an organization only to be called back and told you didn't make it or they didn't need you. Maybe you were sending out resumes looking for a new job. Hopeful after your first call back, you thought about the next step, what plans you would implement, the new people you would meet. Only to find out a few days later, they didn't pick you for the position.

Don't be discouraged by closed doors. If you prayed and petitioned God about every decision asking Him to order your steps, then you must accept every closed door, as His will!

At the beginning of 2010 I made a vow with God that I would be earnest in seeking Him everyday for His direction, including every choice I make that could have consequences good or bad. Sometimes in the past, I have been negligent in my efforts to include Him in my smaller decision making process as if the bigger decisions were more important then the smaller decisions. But not this year! I've solicited His approval for many things including: what set of tires to buy, what vacation destination we should choose to how long we should stay. I even prayed about what day I should proceed with a yard-sale. You may be thinking, how super-spiritual Polly. But the truth is I have never had a better yard-sale, ever! We made over $400 in 5 hours from selling junk. (Note: the most costly item we sold was $40) Don't tell me God isn't interested in the "small" decisions we make.

How about relationships? What about that friend or family member you thought would be along side you forever? Maybe because the ties ran deep, or you assumed family was inseparable. Torrey and I have had close friends walk out of our lives just as easily as they walked in. But we are learning that even in relationships, God closes doors!

We have to remember God is omniscient He sees the beginning through the end and every little detail in between. We make our decisions based on what we have learned in the past, or what we are experiencing today. But we can not make a decision on what will happen in the future, that's when seeking God's help is crucial. Sometimes God removes someone from your life because He is trying to protect you. Their intents are not as you presume but He is aware: "man looks on the outside but God sees the heart!"  Trust Him with ALL of your relationships and seek God's discernment. If you have given every effort on your part, knowing God looks at your intent as well and judges you accordingly, and He still closes the door... don't open it! Move on and don't entertain the thought of re-opening that door. He is far more capable of taking care of us then we are! Thank you Lord!!!!