Day 72 - Endings and Beginnings

Christian people like to quote, "God never closes a door without opening a window."  It is true that as we journey through life we do encounter closed doors.  Many times we don't understand but by faith we accept that the God of the universe has our back and is in control.  Then when we see a window open, or another door, we start to get the picture of what God is doing.

I had one of those today.  For years I have enjoyed writing.  I have not always been great at it and still have much to improve.  I have taken courses, been mentored and daily write to grow in my craft.  I've even told my writing buddy friends not to critique my blogs.  These entries are me being real and my imperfection will show from time to time cause that is me.  Pay more attention to the message.

For the last year and a half I have been in a writing group (Word Weavers) and our steady members number about six.  We have all grown very close to each other and enjoyed reading and critiquing each others pieces. Due to my work and other demands for my time I am just not able to devote the quality time to writing and doing the coordinator position.  So I told them tonight that for the foreseeable future I was needing to withdraw.  That hurt me so very much.

I prayed so hard and asked God why something I love so much was needing to end and He was quick to speak to my heart that He had a new thing on the horizon and I needed to trust Him.  My stepping away was my act of obedience.

Lord, thank you for providing everything I need.  I praise you that you are bringing to pass the steps in a vision you have given to me.  I am delighted to be obedient and watch you manifest in my life.  Amen

So as I reach toward the top of this cleft edge I can push with my feet and, like the birthing process, my head and then shoulders start to emerge from the rock.  The rest of my body follows quite easily at this point.  The next thing I know I am standing on top of this ledge and the beauty of untouched nature is all around.  Having just traversed to an area not many go I can see the reward is raw, pure, exquisite godly handiwork.  It is pristine.  Marvelous beyond words.  I am in awe.  I'm going to take awhile to drink in all my eyes are feasting on.  Perfection from God.  I wonder if this is what Eden looked like?