Comments on: Open Doors http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/open-doors/ Looking to Stand on the Shoulders of Giants Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:42:36 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: David http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/open-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-2870 David Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:22:16 +0000 http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/?p=3348#comment-2870 Kinda :) Bits of it are currently spread over 4 blogs so it's a bit unwieldy.<br><br>This page on my old blog links to all of them : <a href="http://www.shapingthespace.net/life-story/" rel="nofollow">http://www.shapingthespace.net/life-story/</a><br><br>One of my current projects is rewriting all these with some extra bits and putting them together on my <a href="http://words.davidgoodwin.com" rel="nofollow">http://words.davidgoodwin.com</a> site.<br><br>That will happen sometime when I reprioritise my other projects. Kinda :) Bits of it are currently spread over 4 blogs so it's a bit unwieldy.

This page on my old blog links to all of them : http://www.shapingthespace.net/life-story/

One of my current projects is rewriting all these with some extra bits and putting them together on my http://words.davidgoodwin.com site.

That will happen sometime when I reprioritise my other projects.

]]> By: @kylelreed http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/open-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-2866 @kylelreed Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:18:18 +0000 http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/?p=3348#comment-2866 Thanks for sharing David.<br>Is there somewhere we can read your story? Thanks for sharing David.
Is there somewhere we can read your story?

]]> By: David http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/open-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-2861 David Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:18:34 +0000 http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/?p=3348#comment-2861 I should have started telling about my homosexuality experiences sooner. I've been married 7.5 yrs, and secure in my hetero-ness for 2.5 yrs before that, but never told anyone apart from my wife and the people who helped me through it (like, 4 people in total) until 4 months ago. Since then, the opportunities to share, console, support & counsel have been numerous and I'm not even consciously focusing on ministering in this area (yet).<br><br>Having said all that...I'm naturally a cautious guy, not a risk taker, and my wife is the same. Not to say I've never taken risks, big risks, before now, but it's only been the support of people I've met in the last year that's made me realise the importance of story.<br><br>If I had stepped out before now, perhaps the timing would have been wrong anyway? I don't know. It doesn't matter, I'm doing it now.<br><br>Encouraged by all you young'uns - haha. I should have started telling about my homosexuality experiences sooner. I've been married 7.5 yrs, and secure in my hetero-ness for 2.5 yrs before that, but never told anyone apart from my wife and the people who helped me through it (like, 4 people in total) until 4 months ago. Since then, the opportunities to share, console, support & counsel have been numerous and I'm not even consciously focusing on ministering in this area (yet).

Having said all that…I'm naturally a cautious guy, not a risk taker, and my wife is the same. Not to say I've never taken risks, big risks, before now, but it's only been the support of people I've met in the last year that's made me realise the importance of story.

If I had stepped out before now, perhaps the timing would have been wrong anyway? I don't know. It doesn't matter, I'm doing it now.

Encouraged by all you young'uns – haha.

]]> By: @kylelreed http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/open-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-2810 @kylelreed Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:18:33 +0000 http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/?p=3348#comment-2810 me too...<br><br>And I am the same way, 100 mphs an hour, and I wonder why I am always hurting? me too…

And I am the same way, 100 mphs an hour, and I wonder why I am always hurting?

]]> By: Shellie Kubicki http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/open-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-2805 Shellie Kubicki Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:49:07 +0000 http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/?p=3348#comment-2805 I want to know how you went "through" walls! When I encounter a wall, it's head on. Way over the speed limit. And the air bag doesn't deploy! Where did that door go. It was there a minute ago. Dang. God went & moved it. Again.<br><br>Patience is also not my virtue. I want it. Now. I want things to go according to MY plan. In MY time. Is that really too much to ask? The answer? Yes, that's too much to ask. But, I think it for the purpose of learning some stupid lesson. Again. Hey, God, come on! I asked really nice for a door to open. Is the light turned out & I just don't see it? <br><br>I have to keep taking those steps of faith. The door WILL open and the light WILL be on. Why? Because God is right there. A much better guide than Garmin! <br><br>P.S. I'm glad you don't have any kids that you know about! I want to know how you went “through” walls! When I encounter a wall, it's head on. Way over the speed limit. And the air bag doesn't deploy! Where did that door go. It was there a minute ago. Dang. God went & moved it. Again.

Patience is also not my virtue. I want it. Now. I want things to go according to MY plan. In MY time. Is that really too much to ask? The answer? Yes, that's too much to ask. But, I think it for the purpose of learning some stupid lesson. Again. Hey, God, come on! I asked really nice for a door to open. Is the light turned out & I just don't see it?

I have to keep taking those steps of faith. The door WILL open and the light WILL be on. Why? Because God is right there. A much better guide than Garmin!

P.S. I'm glad you don't have any kids that you know about!

]]> By: brennan loveless http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/open-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-2803 brennan loveless Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:46:14 +0000 http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/?p=3348#comment-2803 I'm with Andy. I've often looked for big doors in life, and have often missed "small" moments where i could have made a difference (possibly a small one) in someone's life but instead just kept going with my own agenda in mind. I'm with Andy. I've often looked for big doors in life, and have often missed “small” moments where i could have made a difference (possibly a small one) in someone's life but instead just kept going with my own agenda in mind.

]]> By: Briony http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/open-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-2801 Briony Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:32:48 +0000 http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/?p=3348#comment-2801 so true so true

]]> By: @kylelreed http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/open-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-2798 @kylelreed Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:07:03 +0000 http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/?p=3348#comment-2798 The one thing for me I am learning is that though it is not simple and I do not want to downplay the voice of God, but I always thought that it could not be that simple. <br>You know, like there had to be some glorious sign post ahead that said road closed. <br>What I am learning is that something as simple as a feeling or maybe even a conversation can be the door that God is opening or closing and showing you.<br>Once I started to learn that I do not have to have a miracle to see the door it became more clear. The one thing for me I am learning is that though it is not simple and I do not want to downplay the voice of God, but I always thought that it could not be that simple.
You know, like there had to be some glorious sign post ahead that said road closed.
What I am learning is that something as simple as a feeling or maybe even a conversation can be the door that God is opening or closing and showing you.
Once I started to learn that I do not have to have a miracle to see the door it became more clear.

]]> By: Briony http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/open-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-2797 Briony Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:56:19 +0000 http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/?p=3348#comment-2797 I've had my fair share of the above; whether it be open doors, closed doors or running through walls. I guess the most recent one for me would be a running through a wall experience. An opportunity was presented to me to go to India, I love to travel and see new places and this was one of those times where I could do that but also serve and help people so I didn't even think to question it. I ran full speed ahead and no matter how much resistance I hit, no matter how many times the door seem to be closing I kept pushing/forcing it open and ignoring the ache in my gut. I am not saying that I wasn't used or that I didn't learn from the experience, I did and I do believe God has used it in many ways but at the same time I am now dealing with consequences that I had not forseen. I learned my lesson to not force opportunities to happen when I feel a tugging in my spirit. I, like you did not really know what it was to really wait on the Lord until after I graduated from College because my life had a specific direction up until then. Once I graduated and had no idea what was next I started learning and building patience (still am obviously.) I think the important thing to realize is that no matter what the experience is opened, closed or wall if your hearts focus is turned upward the Lord can use it for good it is just a matter of how much work/energy/life you have to pour into making it happen. I've had my fair share of the above; whether it be open doors, closed doors or running through walls. I guess the most recent one for me would be a running through a wall experience. An opportunity was presented to me to go to India, I love to travel and see new places and this was one of those times where I could do that but also serve and help people so I didn't even think to question it. I ran full speed ahead and no matter how much resistance I hit, no matter how many times the door seem to be closing I kept pushing/forcing it open and ignoring the ache in my gut. I am not saying that I wasn't used or that I didn't learn from the experience, I did and I do believe God has used it in many ways but at the same time I am now dealing with consequences that I had not forseen. I learned my lesson to not force opportunities to happen when I feel a tugging in my spirit. I, like you did not really know what it was to really wait on the Lord until after I graduated from College because my life had a specific direction up until then. Once I graduated and had no idea what was next I started learning and building patience (still am obviously.) I think the important thing to realize is that no matter what the experience is opened, closed or wall if your hearts focus is turned upward the Lord can use it for good it is just a matter of how much work/energy/life you have to pour into making it happen.

]]> By: @kylelreed http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/open-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-2794 @kylelreed Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:29:12 +0000 http://thoughtsaboutnothing.com/?p=3348#comment-2794 Great points here Andy, something that I am working on myself. <br>I think I am continually reminded of the little things when I go back and reflect on where I am today. The little things that have happened to get me here today. Stuff that I have learned and had an opportunity to do. Those are the little things that have lead to a big door opening for me to walk through. Stay faithful with the little things and the big things will come. Great points here Andy, something that I am working on myself.
I think I am continually reminded of the little things when I go back and reflect on where I am today. The little things that have happened to get me here today. Stuff that I have learned and had an opportunity to do. Those are the little things that have lead to a big door opening for me to walk through. Stay faithful with the little things and the big things will come.

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