Several weeks ago, I had my first phone interview. It was with the pastor of a church in Greenwood, Mississippi that was looking for a “Director of Student Ministries”. Basically, that was a fancy title for Youth Pastor. Although, I’m not very interested in specializing in youth ministry, I pursued the position further because there would be opportunities to do other things, and there were some other positive factors that made it somewhat attractive.
Today, I received an email informing me that I was no longer being considered for the position. They wanted someone for whom it would be less of a culture shock. I guess they want a good ol’ southern boy rather than a Yankee like me, and I can’t say that I blame them. It’s never fun being rejected, but I’m not really bothered by it in this case.
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This is something I came across once that I think fits situations such as this.
We need to learn to praise the Lord as much for a closed door as we do an open door. The reason God closes doors is because He has not prepared anything over there for us. If He didn’t close the wrong door we would never find the right door. God directs our path through the closing and opening of doors. One door closes, it forces you to change your course. Another door closes, it forces you to change your course again. Then finally you find the open door and you walk right into your blessing.
*big hugs*