The Truth About Open Doors

In 1984, I wanted to be an actor. Who doesn't want to be famous in their idealistic youth? I was a young believer and I was certain that this was "God's Will" for me. After all, I was getting the leads in the school plays. I had joined an acting guild in a prominent theatre town (the artsy people spell "theater" that way). I applied to a fine arts school in Banff, Alberta. I was in the zone...I was in the dead center of God's will. When I never heard a peep from the arts school, I began to wonder. So I applied to our local college as a backup for the coming school year. If I was honest, I was mad at God. I reached out to my Youth Pastor. I had never really taken the time to get to know Bob but I liked him. He was kind. He listened to my disappointment. He was willing to walk me through this difficult season of my life.  Then it hit me! THAT is exactly what I'd love to do with my life--come alongside people who are hurting, lost, confused and seeking direction. Within weeks of my disappointment, I was applying to a bible college in Chicago. My application was sent after the deadline for receiving them. AND YET, they accepted me. It all happened so fast and suddenly I was on my way to Chicago. God used all of that...a little disappointment, a friend and a small miracle...to steer me in the direction He had for me.