A Long, Difficult Journey!

We have all heard the saying, "God never closes one door without opening another". Of course, that can be true for many, however I am not sure this is an absolute. One thing to consider is that, often, doors close as a result of our own poor judgement and/or actions and it is not always God that is closing the door! Is it scriptural to expect God to always come to our rescue? I believe that when w

e experience hard times, we expect God to do all the work.

Additionally, consider that, sometimes, all doors HAVE been shut! I think that God allows this because 1) in such circumstances we become even more dependent on Him, and that, 2) God expects us to be active in whatever recovery we need and 3) the deeper the struggle the greater we appreciate what He provides.

Arriving at ones destination is often more gratifying and meaningful after a long, difficult trip... as opposed to a drive around the block! GDL