Do you think closed or open doors are in our control? Have you ever had a door slammed in your face? What about having someone open a door for you unexpectedly?
Closed and open doors can have many meanings. Most of us have heard the expression, “When one door closes, another opens, or Doors of opportunity.”
DOORS AS A METAPHOR
Of course, we know physical doors can keep people or things in or out, but so can intangible doors. These doors aren’t seen with the natural eye, nor can we touch them, but they are there and can create favorable and unfavorable results. Unfavorable results, because they can also stop or dissuade us from moving forward mentally, physically, and spiritually.
DOORS OF OUR MIND
Just as physical doors come in many sizes, appearances, and materials, and we can choose the kind we want, it’s the same with doors of our mind. Our thoughts or how we perceive certain things come through these doors by what we see and hear.
An open mind doesn’t mean you should allow everything to enter. Some thoughts should not find their way in because they may cause us to see or believe a door is too big, too terrible, and impossible to close.
Occasionally, we close and reopen the doors of our mind by re-thinking or, more damaging, by “Overthinking,” i.e., thinking about something far too long or too much. Besides being mentally exhausting, it also can cause indecisiveness.
“For truly, let not such a person imagine that he will receive anything, he asks for, from the Lord,
“For being, as he is a man of two minds (hesitating, dubious, irresolute), he is unstable and unreliable and uncertain about everything he thinks, feels, decides.” Jas. 1:7-8
If you’re planning on moving forward —Stay in motion.
Continually going back and forth to those closed doors will eventually stagnate you. You have to intentionally stop allowing your mind to re-visit them.
GOING BACK SHOULD NOT BE AN OPTION
If The Door is Closing, Let it Close!
PERSPECTIVE
There will be times with some closed doors or (seasons), you will look back and think, “I’ll never have what was behind those doors again,” whether it’s having certain things, people, or simply happier times. However, everything is temporary, and it will change for the better, so it’s important to keep thinking forward.
“Faith prepares for what it Expects.” (KCM)
Prepare for Your Open Door!
Just as you would prepare in the natural for a hiking trip, with things to keep you hydrated, food, specific gear, etc., you should also be spiritually prepared for your Open door by continually exercising your faith daily. Remember God’s Promises for those who trust and believe in Him and say what He says about you, your family, and your future.
It’s easy to see the Big Trees in front of you.
Sometimes, getting the door opened for you can feel like taking a hike. Like on a hiking trail, twigs, rocks, and various obstacles at your feet can trip you up or slow you down. So, what should you do? Clear the way!
Likewise, you may have to push aside some emotional drama and step over the obstacles to your open door. The food and tools needed for this hike are the Word of God, Trust in His Word, and a listening and obedient heart. God will “Do it again for you…even BETTER!”
There are always Open Doors, even if you don’t see them yet. You have to be persistent; you have to be patient, you have to keep looking up, you have to keep believing, and you must keep expecting. You will have your Open Door because God’s pathway is always lit with Light with each step you take to it.
“Your word is a lamp for my steps; it lights the path before me.” Ps. 119:105
“So, I tell you to ask and you will receive, search and you will find, knock and the door will be opened for you.” Luke 11:9
Don’t Allow the Size of the Open Door to Deter You or Rush You Through It
If this has been an encouragement to you or if you have questions, send me an email. I will do my best to respond promptly. May God bless you immensely! Thank you for being on this journey with me; I sincerely appreciate you.
Sincerely,
Jacqui
