Thursday, February 12, 2009

~Open Windows: Fingerprint Friday~


Whenever God closes a door, He opens a window. So many times, we wait and wait for the door to reopen. We stare impatiently at it. We shake angrily at the lock. Why did it close? Why isn’t it opening? We are so focused that we fail to see that right there, nearby, is the wide-open window. Fresh. New. Waiting.


Thank you, God, for the doors that are closed, and the windows that are open. Your Fingerprints are truly everywhere. We just need to open our eyes and our hearts to see them.


Take a peak at Beki’s blog for more Fingerprints
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Blessings to each of you on this Friday~

16 comments:

CountryDreaming said...

These elegantly eloquent words are so timely and beautiful, almost as though meant for me this morning. And that delicately-curtained open window is just lovely. Thank you.

Rosebud Collection said...

This is so true.Many a time, I was hanging by my fingers and the Almighty scooped me up..Beautiful blog..Happy Fingerprint Friday..

Rosebud Collection said...

This is so true.Many a time, I was hanging by my fingers and the Almighty scooped me up..Beautiful blog..Happy Fingerprint Friday..

Woman in a Window said...

Sometimes we just have to wait.

Kat said...

It really is so true. :)

And now I want to watch The Sound of Music. :)

Anonymous said...

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not on thine own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5-6

This is a beautiful post today, Rosebud! Hugs.. Nel

Anonymous said...

Hi Carol, just catching up on your blog. I love all your posts and the pictures that add even more life to your heartfelt words. Hoping for lots of open windows in your world and wishing you an extra sweet Valentine's Day! Cyberhugs to you on this Fingerprint Friday...

April said...

Wow...so beautiful, Carol, and so very true. Thank you for this gentle, yet powerful reminder today!♥

Beki - TheRustedChain said...

Carol, that gave me goosebumps. This is so true.

Darlene said...

That is beautiful and so true!♥

Jenny's Delights said...

That is a beautiful picture and I love what you said!

Anonymous said...

May your wide-open windows bring in all the best in life, dear one!
Love,
Kathi

jonahbonah said...

I love this!!!! I'll HAVE to share with my hubby! We are so stuck on a desicion..... Thank you for wise words!

Melissa

david mcmahon said...

Many, many windows have closed in Melbourne, with towns simply wiped out by the bushfires - and we need all these messages of hope, Carol.

QuietCypher said...

I really enjoyed that. Thank you for that.

Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Life said...

Hi, My first time visit here.... glad I happened upon you. Enjoyed your thoughts about open windows...the photo goes perfectly with it!