WALKING THROUGH OPEN DOORS

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
11 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.

In my work as a university professor I often write letters for students who are applying for their first job out of college or for graduate school. Along with this service comes the role of counselor to graduates as they hear from one organization or school, but not another.

Sometimes this feedback is about timing. In one case a student received a resounding “yes” from one graduate school, was offered a scholarship, and was invited to visit the campus to meet professors and check out the program. But a second school gave a “wait and see” response, but did not offer a scholarship, and did not invite the student to visit.

Sometimes God makes His way clear, and when He does, we need to guard against demanding other answers or being given more options.

Jeremiah reminds us that God has plans for us, even prosperous ones. It’s too bad we second guess His clear signs as to which way to go. So often it is as simple as turning away from closed doors and walking through others wide open.

God, help me to pay attention to clear signs you provide regarding my future. Help me to see your ‘no’ as ‘no’ and your ‘yes’ as ‘yes’ that I may enter the doors you open for me. Amen.

Thought: Consider a decision you have to make. Are some options ‘green’ while others are’ yellow’ or ‘red’? Follow the green option and keep trusting God.

By Dr. Bill Strom

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