06 August 2009

Gateways, portals, and other life exits/entrances!

I'm sure you've all heard the expression, "when one door closes; another one opens", but how many truly believe that? How many look for; or see that there is a blessing with the closing of one door and the anticipation of waiting for another to open? Honestly, I don't think many of us do. Many get immediately dispondent and think that the world as we know is going to come to an end.

It's a known fact, that God does not give us more than He knows we can handle and if we don't handle it, it's not His fault, but ours for having little faith in His word, comfort, and direction. In the many trials I've been through in my life, the one thing I never did was cry the blues or think "woe, is me". While I might not have been able to understand the trial as I was going through it, I never gave up on my faith that I'd come out on top; or at least through to the other side.

In the recent months, I've been the recipient of prayers answered and I realized it was because I allowed doors to both open and close. I realized that I must reconcile with things and people in order to complete the cirlcle and be the receiver of the blessing yet to be shown. There were doors that seemed like they'd be impossible to close and/or walk through; however, I did by remaining prayerful and faithful.

In a world where it's so easy to quit, blame others, or hide behind what seems comfortable, I know I can not be that person. I won't be ostrich like and bury my head in the sand, while claiming that the events in my life are a series of unfortunate acts. Every experience is a good experience as far as I'm concerned because all good is nothing without having the bad to appreciate it.

In a recent turn of events in my life, I rested on my gut instinct that what I was going through was in fact a blessing in disguise. In spite of the shock, I trusted that I would be okay and that I would be victorious. I allowed the door to close, took time to clear and ease my mind, body, and spirit, and now am reaady to walk through the opening door and receive all that is to come to me. The door wthat will now open for me will be filled with even more reward than I'd gotten previously and I'll be in a position to be and do more with myself and my life. So, to those who thought their way was better than His way, well, know that you can't box with God and His armour of protection remains steadfast around those who trust and believe in Him and His word. I give thanks and praise to my Heavenly Father for instilling His grace, mercy, and favor upon me.

With each day, I grow stronger in so many ways and I do not take anything for granted. As I prepare for my 41st year to end, I look back with happiness and gratitude for the doors that closed and those that opened for me. In review, I know that each one was a intrical part of continuing my growth. Over the course of the next 37 days, I will walk in and out of a few more doors and on the 38th day, I'll welcome in my new year; and will walk through that door with pride that I've made it one more year.

Love to live; live to love!

12 comments:

Rich Fitzgerald said...

I think that most of us don't mind the door closing as long as the next one opens immediately - which rarely happens.

Ms. T said...

I agree with this blog, there is always something that lies ahead

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Thanks Ms.T

QueenBee said...

I keep telling myself that you and I are kin in one way or another. You hit the nail right on the head sister. Hey, got a question though...how do I get a feed on my page like you got going here?

Rastaman said...

Well, just in case the door doesn't reopen for me within the next 35 days, Ima wish you a Happy Birthday now!

Anonymous said...

You indeed have much to be thankful for!

I'm celebrating your "new year" [I really like that!] and thanking God for the open and closed doors that led you here. ;)

Praying for your heart’s desire, and of course a few surprises along the way.

Keith said...

I am trying to get through something right now and those words you wrote was probably just what I needed to hear to strengthen my faith.

MOMSWEB said...

Amen, amen, and AMEN! If we believe that all things work together for those who love Him and called for His purpose, EVERY thing works in our favor - even the closed doors!

Loooove this post! I thought I followed you months ago...oh well, thank God for even that (lol).

Blu Jewel said...

@All - I'm happy that this post was well received. In part I inteneded it to be a bit provocative because I'm tired of hearing people complaining instead of realizing the progressions of their lives. It's not going to be all good; all the time, but there is and always be a lesson to be learned.

There is a reason doors open and close and it's important to open and close them at the right times in our lives. Keeping God first and as a major instrument in our lives makes our transitions easier to deal with and understand.

Continue to be well...love to live; live to love!

B2B said...

I am sure when me and meet someday, the convo will be really deep and interesting Blu...
Thanks for this!

Blu Jewel said...

@B2B - I don't dispute that at all. I'm all for engaging conversation.

love to live; live to love!

Hawa said...

This post represents why your inspirational writing is such a blessing...

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