When God Closes a Door
ZAMBIA! That's what was on my calendar for the end of June. My plan was to be back in Zambia with Chuck Madinger and a team from TWR to test the three pilot episodes of Holding Esther. For weeks our team discussed it, planned it, and were on the verge of purchasing plane tickets. Then we got the call. Our partnering organization needed to reschedule.I had to adjust my attitude a bit and trust that God’s purposes are better than my plans. This closed door opened opened a window for me to take a quick trip to Washington, D.C. to meet Martha Cameron, who is on the board with Every Orphan’s Hope.
I made a new friend. But, more importantly, I was able to gainMartha’s perspective on Holding Esther. I said to Martha,
“One of the directors with Every Orphan’s Hope, told me that Holding Esther has the potential to change orphan care in your country. What do you think about this?”
Here’s what she said,
“Holding Esther absolutely has the potential to change orphan care. It equips caregivers with practical tools. But, it also touches their hearts and helps them see the children the way God sees them.”
God’s purposes are better than my plans.God’s purpose in closing this door was not only for me to connect with Martha and get her perspective on Holding Esther. It was also to increase the impact of our trip. Instead of a trip to test the three pilot episodes, we are now planning a trip to test the entire series. That’s right. We received a grant that will cover the cost of producing the remaining five episodes as well as a round of doctoral level testing in Zambia. We go to production in September!God’s purposes are better than my plans. And I’m wondering, can you relate. Have you bumped up against a closed door in your life? Maybe, just maybe, this closed door is opening a window.
Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21
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