Janice Johnson and Kendall Summerhawk
No matter where I am in life and ministry I have found that there is absolutely no substitute for learning at the feet of those who’ve gone before you. Sharing the same space with the like-minded leaders who recognize that God has given each of us a responsibility to serve in a BIG way–fuels me in a way that I can hardly describe. All I can say is this – what’s lies ahead for YOU, is far greater than you think and the ONLY way you can realize your FULL potential is to move forward!
While the Arizona heat was hot; the abundance of joy and insight I received superceeded any discomfort I may have experienced. One such enlightenment that occurred for me was the revelation of God’s “open door policy.” Stick with me here, this may seem to be TMI (too much info) but I assure you the deeper meaning will change you – if you let it.
Upon walking into the ladies room I was faced with a myriad of choices. Stalls with closed doors, partially opened doors, and wide-open doors. Though my time was limited–we were on a break from our meeting-I still felt the need to pause between doors. Without a second thought, I briskedly walked toward the partially closed door. Suddenly, I was halted.
A voice uttered, “Why? Why would you choose the partial path?”
“That’s what I always do.”
“Exactly, but why?”
“With all the open doors before you- why would you choose a path of struggle, resistance, uncertainty?”
I had to cut the conversation short but during my impromptu quiet time I was reminded of 1 Corinthians 16: 9 “a great an effectual door is open unto me” – that’s when it hit me – walk through the open door. instead I was accumstomed to pushing the door open.
We serve a God who has an “open door policy”. He never offers an opportunity without having a plan to safely see you through it. If you’re on the brink of a major decision, new direction or a new opportunity – don’t hesitate walk through the open door and trust that God will safely guide you through.
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