Do you ever consider why the things you want the most do not materialize? Sometimes, relationships don’t come to fruition or go sideways. No matter how much you pray and petition God, nothing seems to go how you desire. Have these been your thoughts? At times, I have thought about these situations. However, I now realize that when I sought an open doorway to the path of my desire, God did the opposite, “Closing Doors!” Because God knows what is best for each of us, and He alone knows the future, some doors we should not walk through. Some doors close because it’s not the time for them to open.
Without any doubt, I know that God is always in control, even when we want something so bad. It is wonderful to see that He will open doors for us that no man can open. On the other hand, it is glorious when He is “Closing Doors! for our good. This year, we should be more mindful that our thoughts are not comparable to the Lord’s. Hence, disappointment should not fill our hearts when particular doors close. I think of one or two that I should have been content with them not opening. More and more, I am trying to listen to the voice of God, which comes quietly most often. “Closing Doors!”
Let me remind you that every door that closes is not a terrible thing. We often suffer disappointments, pain, or hurt because we try to open doors that should not be open. Every relationship, every job, every individual is not to be a part of our life. Consulting God in all areas will help us to thrive this year. Knowing that hearing a no or a wait from God can be the best thing for us, even if we do not understand the reasoning. When God closes doors in my life, I want to show gratitude and not a negative attitude.
As I conclude, we have to trust and believe that God is storing blessings; He will open the doors for us to receive at the correct time. Also, as God closes one door, a better one may open. Have no dismay if He is “Closing Doors!” in your life. We can trust it is for our good. And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; Revelation 3:7. I’ll return next week with a new post, “What If?”
Be encouraged, and God bless!
Sister Jackie
Amen…Very well stated. “Also, as God closes one door, a better one may open.”
I am so thankful to God for closing doors and for opening doors! I have learned that God sometimes closes doors only to open a new and better door. That He closes doors that we may hesitate, in our weakness and desires, to close even when we see that they are not healthy for us spiritually, physically, emotionally, or naturally. “I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it:” – Rev 3:8
May God continue to bless you Sis Jackie as He continues to bless us all, and keep us, as He opens and closes doors.
As humans, we will hesitate when we know good, and well that particular doors should never open and, when opened, should be closed. Thank you so much for your insightful comments. May the grace of God be with you and shield you in these uncertain days. God bless you.
I am loving these posts Sister Jackie! Thank God for leading you with what to write in every post! ‘Closing Doors’ is something we feel is against us, especially if it is something we’ve prayed and trusted God for, believing the door would be opened. It is refreshing when we know that when a door is closed, we should know that God has something better for us because He knows what is best for us! In Jeremiah 29:11, God knows the thoughts He think toward us, thoughts of good and not of evil, to prosper us and bring us to an expected end! Thank God for his anointing in every posts! To God be the Glory for the wonderful things He has done! God Bless!
Jacqueline
I appreciate your taking the time to read this post and comment insightfully. And yes, so often, we view closed doors as rejection from God instead of realizing he is always working on our behalf. God bless you, and may He open new doors of blessings for you.