Open Doors

"When God closes one door, He always opens another."


Today I was sitting in my room trying to think of something to write about for today seeing as my day was not very interesting at all.  Majority of my day was spent doing homework and sleeping, typical college student agenda!  But today I really thought about the quote that I began this post with.  


Sometimes in life when we think that everything is going perfectly, whether it actually is or we just ignore the fact that it isn't, things change.  Something goes wrong or something significant happens that changes the course of our life and the way we see our future.  At times it can be difficult to deal with these instances.  We humans like things to stay the same and when things change for the worst, it is difficult to deal with sometimes.  We may get angry and sad and act out.  However, if we just take a second to step back and realize that it is going to be okay, things may not be as bad as we make them seem.  


"'For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" (Jeremiah 29:11)  We may not see the "big picture," but God does.  He has wonderful plans for each of our lives and He will never lead us down a path of destruction.  So when things happen that don't necessarily line up with what you had in mind for your life, take it and make the best out of it because there will always be something better coming your way even if you can't see it now.  

I have been so blessed these past few months, blessings that I may have never realized or accepted had I not trusted in the fact that God has my life in His hands and He has it under control.  So I challenge each of you to do the same next time something doesn't go your way no matter how big or how small...its one of the best things you can do.