Hallways
There comes a point in most peoples life where we are standing in the hallway. One door has closed and we are waiting for another door to open. Psalm 40: 1-2 I waited patiently for God to help me; then he listened and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out from the bog and the mire and set my feet on a hard, firm path and steadied me as I walked along. That is where I am at right now in my life - the hallway.
As I wait I am reminded of my Faith. I am reminded that Psalm 46:5 …He will not delay his help. I think about all I went through in my previous open door room. How much God taught me. John 15:5 Yes I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in me and I in him shall produce a large crop of fruit. For apart from me you can’t do a thing. How patient he was with me in that room, as some days were easier than others. Now I feel like God has told me that I have learned everything I needed to in that room and he closed the door.
At first I was very frightened in the hallway. I can see all new doors set in front of me but they remain closed. John 14:18 No, I will not abandon you…..but so far nothing. Psalm 40: 1-2 I waited patiently for God to help me; then he listened and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out from the bog and the mire and set my feet on a hard, firm path and steadied me as I walked along. I know it was God who put me in the hallway so I know in my heart he will rescue me from the hallway - but when?
I feel another big life change is around the corner. There is a door I want so badly to open but it has to be on God’s terms, not mine. My timing never works out Isaiah 60:22…I, the Lord, will bring it all to pass when it is time. Psalm 62:1-2 I stand silently before the Lord, waiting for him to rescue me. For salvation comes from him alone. Yes, he alone is my Rock, my rescuer, defense and fortress. Why then should I be tense with fear when troubles come?
Hallways are not so bad. I am going to learn from what’s behind me and try to prepare for whatever is before me and maybe decorate my hallway a little with glitter and bright colors - who says the hallway has to be dark and dreary?
I will make it my own, this hallway, so whenever God open’s the next door for me I will be joyful and prepared for the next job the Lord has for me. Psalm 104:33 I will sing to the Lord as long as I live. I will praise God to my last breath.
James 1:2-4 Is your life full of difficulties and temptations? Then be happy, for when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow. So let it grow and don’t try to squirm out of your problems. For when your patience is finally in full bloom, then you will be ready for anything, strong in character, full and complete.
Philippians 4: 6-7 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus…..
IN THE HALLWAY!