“When one door closes another one opens.”
This is a reoccurring phrase I’ve heard from friends and family as I try to wrap my head around my recent situation. A week ago I was told I will no longer have a job at the end of the year. Needless to say, I was beside myself and became frantic, wondering what next? Do I have to move back to Vincennes? (which made me even more upset just thinking of that idea.) Will I find another job? How will I pay rent and bills? Where will I put my stuff if I have to move back to my parents? So many questions….with no definite answers. As the week goes on, I have become a little less frantic and a little more at peace as I step back and evaluate all of this. I know God does everything for a reason and “he works all things together for good”. He gave me this job and He can take it away. I may not understand, however I shouldn’t give up on trusting him to provide and take care of me like he always has. It’s reassuring to be reminded that God may be silent during my storm but I know and have faith that He is working behind the scenes for something better for me. The message Sunday evening revived and refreshed my spirit as God reminded me where my hope should be. “Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God.” “Fix my eyes on God-soon I’ll be praising again. He puts a smile on my face. He’s my God.” -Psalm 42:11
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death/your perfect love is casting out fear/and even when I’m caught in the middle of the storms of this life/I won’t turn back/I know you are near
I am so blessed to have friends and family that are willing to support me in all ways. Especially my parents! They have really showed me unconditional love this past week. Not everyone can say they have parents that love them, let alone pray for them. As my parents and I were on our knees in my living room, humbled in front of God, praying, a rush of peace and assurance flooded my heart and I knew everything would work out. Praise him for that peace and may I always remember that he is present. “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” -Hebrews 4:16
I can’t say what’s next/and I got nothin’ up my sleeve/but I don’t lose my head/cause it ain’t really up to me
I want to keep the mindset of this song! Check it out, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!
