The Open Door...

Greetings! First off, I think I have some explaining to do: yes, I'm also known as "thedetoxprophet". Why? Well, if you're following me on my four Facebook pages, Twitter, YouTube, other websites and blogs, you know that I believe in holistic wellness. In other words, I believe that there is a crucial connection between the spirit, soul, and body. You would also know that I believe that it is imperative that we maintain a clear passageway to receive by maintaining a cleansed system. This cleansing is accomplished through a very sophisticated process of holistic detoxification. So, since I specialize in helping people to detox their spirits, souls, and body; and a prophet delivers messages: hence "thedetoxprophet". Now that that's all cleared up, let's get to this week's message.

Have you ever been given an opportunity, but you just couldn't get to where you were going? You don't have to answer me. I already know the answer. It's yes, isn't it? How did I know? Because we all receive opportunities for change; and we all face obstacles as we move forward. Change requires growth. Are you ready? Let's call these opportunities doors, okay? I think we can agree that doors are either open or closed. So far, so good. Now, let's say, you receive an invitation to walk through an open door of great possibilities. Sounds wonderful!  Remember, the good promise is on the other side of the open door. Excited? This is going to be awesome! Uh-oh! I didn't tell you about the cost to change. I have a confession: I didn't tell you because the average person doesn't like change, especially the cost. It takes courage to change; and many people want the promise without the investment. So, they stand at the door looking out, but never passing through. Why? Because spiritual growth requires sacrifice, and sacrifice is hard. For some, it's easier to settle for mediocrity when life gets hard. But, the truth of the matter is: if it were easy, everybody would do it. Right? You know as soon as you step out in faith, your faith is tested. That's life. The next level requires a test. Remember when you were in school, and you needed to pass tests to move on to the next highest grade? Aha! Now you see what I'm talking about. It's only a test. Tests are necessary for growth that leads to change. I've learned that it's always harder right before a breakthrough, and this is where most people give up. Don't give up when it gets hard! Push past the discomfort of pain. You'll adjust to this new level in due time. Push past the obstacles. Keep moving! Keep you eyes on the promise. You can do this! You are not alone! Everyone who has ever made it to the next level has gone through the process to get there. "You won't get there until you walk through the open door." God is for you, and so am I.

Jesus Christ is my Lord! I'll be back next week with another message.