11/365 Open Doors

It was 70+ here in grayson today.
Warm enough that I opened all three doors and lifted the glass to expose the screens.
The fresh air sweeping through the house was amazing.

Speaking of open doors, three have opened for me this week regarding ministry, following several years of waiting.

• Praying, "Lord, where do You want to use me?"
• Patiently listening. (mostly)
• Knowing something was coming.
• Knocking on some doors-only to have them go unanswered.
• Not sure of what I was looking for, but I had some longings and ideas.
• Trusting that God would not let me miss "it".
• Accepting ministry opportunities as they presented themselves.
• Working on being thankful for what I have.
• Practicing being faithful to the work in front of me while waiting on what was coming.

I am pretty sure what I've been expecting was delivered this week.
Three unsought ministry/growth opportunities were presented to me.
Two are bigger, bolder, and more demanding than I ever dared dream of.
I'm going to be uncomfortable if I walk through them.
I am going to be spitting in Jesus' face if I close them or walk away.

I am scared.
I am excited.
I am nervous.
I am amazed.
I am shaking my head in wonder at how God has dovetailed these ministries.

Putting into practice my "word" for this year,
Downsizing 
will now begin in earnest.

Excuses for why "I can't", not valid. Taken off the table.
Time spent playing games, reassigned. Invested.
"Good intentions" list, just got shorter. Working on goals.

The fresh breeze blowing through here from those open doors feels good...