A dear Christian lady wrote me and asked me to agree in prayer with her that she would get the job she was being interviewed for the next day. She despised her current job, where she was clearly being overlooked and mistreated. A few days later, she wrote me back and said that she didn't get the new job. She was fretting and fuming, and disgusted with the injustice of it all.

So I told this lady a true story that I hoped would encourage her heart. Years ago, my husband, Joe, worked two jobs and went to college classes at night to get his degree in Accounting. When a door opened up in the Accounting Department of his company, he applied for the job, but lost it to another man. We were devastated because we had two little children and lots of debt at the time. Less than a year later, the Accounting Department at Joe's workplace was completely eliminated. Then we were very grateful to God for closing that door. And the Lord was faithful to provide for us throughout the years in so many ways.

I told this woman that if she would keep her trust in God, and believe that He had better opportunities up ahead for her, then He would cause the loss of that job to work FOR her, and not against her. It is with good reason that the Bible says: "Trust GOD from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for GOD's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track." (Proverbs 3:5-6 MSG)

Ask the Lord to help you to trust Him with all your heart - and to refrain from trying to figure things out on your own - so that He can direct your steps in the paths of His greatest blessings!

Prayer: Lord, when I am faced with disappointment over lost opportunities, remind me of Your promise that says You will work ALL things together for my good. (Romans 8:28) Guard me from using faulty reasoning and rationale that can confuse me and work against me. Help me to always base my faith on Your Word and promises, and not on my experiences. Thank You that as I make a quality decision to trust You and seek You with all of my heart, You will send me open doors and opportunities that will delight and amaze me!