Small Keys Open Big Doors
Over the last few weeks, I have felt like I am in a huge fun house at the fair. One that has crazy mirrors and trick doors. One that you think will be easy to get out of, only to discover that it is a little more challenging then you thought. One that has surprises at every turn. One that makes you want to laugh and scream all at the same time.
I have so many doors opening and closing around me that my head is spinning as I try to find my way out of this crazy room. These doors in my little story are not literal of course. Instead of coming with clowns and cotton candy, these doors come with opportunity and raw emotion. I have had a door or two slammed in my face. Something that I never saw coming. Another door has been on the horizon for awhile, and I can’t even explain the excitement it brings now that it may be within reach. Then there is this revolving door. It is spinning so fast that I can’t get in, can’t get out or think about changing course.
Opportunities and changes are at ever turn.
What I know for certain is, I’m in this crazy room for a reason. I feel like this is both a reward and a challenge. I feel like I am being handed opportunities that require a large amount of trust and discretion. I am in awe and humbled by what has been put in front of me. I would really like to have a say in the way some of this big, giant doors are opening and closing. But I don’t.
That is basically what it comes down to. Control. I have to constantly remind myself that I have to relinquish the desire to manipulate the circumstances in my life. I have to turn over the keys and allow God’s will to direct me. I have to not rush ahead of His timing. I have to trust that doors are opening, closing and revolving for a reason.
I just hope to get out of this crazy room at this crazy fair in one piece.
“The closing of a door can bring blessed privacy and comfort – the opening, terror. Conversely, the closing of a door can be a sad and final thing – the opening a wonderfully joyous moment.”