After meditating on these words (from my daily devotional, written by Joyce Meyer) a couple of days ago, I had a strong conviction to share my thoughts on this truth. I love that Joyce shares her heart, and is so blessed with knowledge that helps us apply the word of God to our lives today.
In the past when doors of opportunity shut, I, like any other person would get down about it. I wouldn’t understand why something that I wanted so badly to happen, whether in my personal life, school or career, wouldn’t work out. I’d work hard, stay positive, pray, repeat – and the outcome never drew as I had hoped. Then I saw God work in my life in ways I couldn’t have dreamed up. It is so true, that God’s plan for our lives is written more beautifully than we could even conjure up ourselves. I realized over time everything God had prevented from happening, worked out for my good and to my benefit. When the answer is No, it is because God knows you deserve better. It may not feel like this at the time, it might just break your heart, but He is good, and does all things for our good. I wouldn’t have met the love of my life if I had held on to people who would have ended up making me miserable. I would not have enjoyed waking up everyday stuck in a job that did not fulfill me. I get to wake up everyday and do what I LOVE. If it meant that I had to learn a couple hard lessons, or meet people that were not so pleasant or jealous along the way, then it was worth it, because I have received so many more blessings. Now when I am faced with anything in life I can trust that the Lord will have my best interest in His hands, and whatever He decides for my life I will be at peace with. If the answer is no, I know that is the best answer for my life! I’ve been able to look at everything in a more positive light because of HIS grace, HIS goodness and HIS love. I feel truly blessed to know that, and it hurts me to watch others become bitter when doors close in their life. I wish everyone could see and be grateful for what God is trying to do in their lives, beyond the pain. I pray for all of you reading this, that you will be blessed with beautiful opportunities and to be blessed we must have an attitude of thanksgiving. My theory is, when one door closes, be grateful and know that God wants only the best for you. Loving you all hard, have a beautiful Thursday!
Amen!Now I know why you are beautiful outside but also on the INSIDE because you have the words of God in your heart. Amazing book,too! God bless you.
That was one of the sweetest things anyone has ever said to me. Thank You!
Love this! So well written. God's plan for our lives is so much greater than I could ever come up with! Such an encouraging promise.
Love this post…my husband and I talk about this all the time. How each and everything happens to you for a purpose, when he was severely injured at the age of 21 after his recovery he got a tattoo on his arm. It's a cross and on top of the cross it says "Part II" and underneath it says "Hold My Own". It basically means God gave him a second chance on life and he could do whatever he strived for.
Amen! God is Good!!
Thanks for sharing this Steph. Sometimes it hard to get past the disappointment in order to see the good, but I know I just have to trust that my life is in His capable hands.
This is such a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing this today 🙂
I keep telling myself the same thing! After being let down I know it all happens for a reason and will end up even better than I imagine.
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Thank you so much for sharing, Stephanie. It's true – God always has our best interest in mind. He's always protecting us, and guiding us toward what is truly meant for us. 🙂
I love how beautifully written this is, you are a true inspiration!
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Stacey
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"God's plan for our lives is written more beautifully than we could even conjure up ourselves." I love this Stephanie! Thanks so much for sharing, you are so inspiring and positive.
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Thank you for sharing what's on your heart, Stephanie! I love your blog for your fashion and photography, but more importantly, because of your faith. You are such an inspiration!
xo
Taylor
"My theory is, when one door closes, be grateful and know that God wants only the best for you." I so needed to read that. thank you for sharing this and inspiring me! xoHaley
What a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing. May God keep on blessing you and opening doors for you!
Thank you for this post…something I really needed to hear right now!
This is so true, Miss Steph. I'm know that I am so blessed by your love for The Lord and your innate ability to share his light with others. I always say god knows our hearts more than anyone, even ourselves. And he knows our truest desires before we even think to want for something. God is good! Thank you for always lifting my spirits and reminding me of that 🙂 xx, t
I need to get that book! Love it and love your explanation as it's so ture. God is great and has things in mind we could never imagine for each of us.
Stephanie, you are an incredible woman of faith. I'm so impressed and inspired by your maturity. Candidly, it leaves me wishing I'd managed to get to your grace and peace at 23! This is such an important lesson that God teaches all of us who will let Him. Keep doing what you're doing pretty, girl.
Grace & Peace,
Lisamarie
soooo true!!