For the past two months, my husband and I have been working toward the possible expansion of our business. We made an offer on a building and the offer was accepted. During this time we have been going through the process of "due diligence" to insure that the building meets the codes necessary for our particular use. It has been amazing that during this economy when many are out of work, and the world looks and feels like an unsettled place, that this opportunity has presented itself. We have been looking for a building for the past five years. We have been through this process four times. Each time we thought the building was right. Each building we looked at was better each time, and every time all of the doors closed, all for different reasons.
When we made the offer on this building, immediately we were in agreement that IF this expansion was right, that God would open the doors, and IF it was not , God would close the doors. To date, the doors have been opening...slowly and one at a time.
Today, we received discouraging news. It was the end of the day so phone calls to help answer questions would have to wait until Monday. This news has been the first during this process that might end our dream of expansion. As we worked through the feelings of disappointment and concern we realized that this might be a door closing. As soon as we had that clarity, we were both at peace. We decided to simply continue to take the next steps, one at a time, knowing that we were comfortable with the outcome.
Our attitude is a spirit of peace rather than conflict. We chose to have an attitude which was positive today. We are confident that the doors will continue to open or they will close. It is not up to us. We are both at peace with that decision.
We made a choice as leaders... we can allow peace to guide us forward or end this particular journey. We are thankful for EITHER outcome.
Move with peace in your spirit. Remember doors will open and doors will close. Each pathway will move you forward on life's journey! Be at peace!
