You ever heard that saying, "When one door closes, another one opens?"
Well, this is the image I had in my mind when I heard that saying.
Today I got news that I didn't get a job I interviewed for about a month ago.
I don't want to disclose certain details in order to maintain the privacy of the organization, but basically it was a job doing administrative work for an office that handles ministry affairs. (I know, that's a pretty generic description of the job). When I interviewed for the job, I didn't leave feeling "I got it", but I was definitely interested and excited and knew it was a job I could do effectively and in excellence.
When I got the news today I sort of sighed, and the the strangest thing happened.
I started laughing.
Hysterically laughing.
The Spirit of the Lord immediately reminded me that "all things work together for my good"(Romans 8:28), and (God) knows the plans He has for me,(jer29:11) and the steps of this good woman are ordered by the Lord.(psalm 37:23) I also heard this, "They'll be glad to have you."
I didn't understand at first, but the Lord begin to show me myself through His eyes. He took the time to put different talents, qualities, and characteristics in me when He created me. He knew exactly what He was doing. And although I'm not perfect, He is at work in me. So when that time comes when I'm connected with that next opportunity that is FOR ME, things will come together like pieces to a puzzle, and "they'll be glad to have me."
Wherever , whatever is next, I am open to God's will. I completely trust God to put me where He wants me, and I know that I'll prosper.
Today my perspective changed a bit.
Im not expecting just "another door".
I'm expecting an open door "with gifts".
"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever, Amen"
Ephesians 3:20 ESV
This is me in real life, Kelli.
