Laura Laughlin Life Lesson #13
LAURA LIFE LESSON #13 – Opening doors
It must not of been easy for God. He faced an infinite amount of tough decisions in creation. Should He provide us with a free will to choose? We know God is all-powerful, but giving us free will would transfer a great deal of power, at least initially, to us. To identify our love as pure and not obligatory, we would have to CHOOSE Him. There had to be both options. In essence, we own the door and the choice to either keep the door closed, or to open up and let Him in. Throughout history and presently, people have done many things with their doors.
Closed and locked doors – Not content solely in their disbelief, often these people are on a mission to criticize, judge, and condemn others and their beliefs. It is likely they believe “religion” is stupid (or not on par with their intelligence) or only for weak people.
Closed and unlocked doors – Possibly believers and usually willing to hear you out, their door remains closed. Usually, they’d rather this subject, as well as death and tragedy, didn’t exist. Likely to make excuses about being too busy, not being ready, or may be afraid God will take away their fun.
Cracked open doors – They are definitely believers, but mostly when it conveniences them. If God can benefit them at the moment, then full speed ahead. They must be careful of a common trap, claiming personal credit when things are well and blaming God when things are not.
Wide open doors – Not much explanation needed. These people are the first ones to drop everything and come to the aid of those in need. They live a life established on hope, faith, love, and positive behaviors. They know that to be an influence, they must be an example. Their relationships are usually deeper and based on respect, trust, and mutual understanding. And they love a God, who chose first to create and love them.
Those who know Laura and those following her plight know about an insatiable life purpose and goal of saving others and witnessing for Christ with a zest and a passion. Laura’s door was thrown open with maximum force and intensity many years ago. No restrictions! No strings! No hesitation! A spirit completely open and willing, void of indecision. A choice setting the course for a life lived on principle.
What is the position of your door? Are you stuck in your character development, refusing to open up? Maybe you keep it cracked open, creating a convenience buffet on your road through life. It is never too late to make a change. We are never too old, too tarnished, or too flawed to start. Turn the lock, grab the knob, and swing that baby wide open. Oh, and once yours is open, try helping out others with theirs.
FOR EVERYONE WHO CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED. HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF MESSENGERS WHO BRING GOOD NEWS! (Romans 10: 13, 15)
We love you,
Jeff and Laura Laughlin
It must not of been easy for God. He faced an infinite amount of tough decisions in creation. Should He provide us with a free will to choose? We know God is all-powerful, but giving us free will would transfer a great deal of power, at least initially, to us. To identify our love as pure and not obligatory, we would have to CHOOSE Him. There had to be both options. In essence, we own the door and the choice to either keep the door closed, or to open up and let Him in. Throughout history and presently, people have done many things with their doors.
Closed and locked doors – Not content solely in their disbelief, often these people are on a mission to criticize, judge, and condemn others and their beliefs. It is likely they believe “religion” is stupid (or not on par with their intelligence) or only for weak people.
Closed and unlocked doors – Possibly believers and usually willing to hear you out, their door remains closed. Usually, they’d rather this subject, as well as death and tragedy, didn’t exist. Likely to make excuses about being too busy, not being ready, or may be afraid God will take away their fun.
Cracked open doors – They are definitely believers, but mostly when it conveniences them. If God can benefit them at the moment, then full speed ahead. They must be careful of a common trap, claiming personal credit when things are well and blaming God when things are not.
Wide open doors – Not much explanation needed. These people are the first ones to drop everything and come to the aid of those in need. They live a life established on hope, faith, love, and positive behaviors. They know that to be an influence, they must be an example. Their relationships are usually deeper and based on respect, trust, and mutual understanding. And they love a God, who chose first to create and love them.
Those who know Laura and those following her plight know about an insatiable life purpose and goal of saving others and witnessing for Christ with a zest and a passion. Laura’s door was thrown open with maximum force and intensity many years ago. No restrictions! No strings! No hesitation! A spirit completely open and willing, void of indecision. A choice setting the course for a life lived on principle.
What is the position of your door? Are you stuck in your character development, refusing to open up? Maybe you keep it cracked open, creating a convenience buffet on your road through life. It is never too late to make a change. We are never too old, too tarnished, or too flawed to start. Turn the lock, grab the knob, and swing that baby wide open. Oh, and once yours is open, try helping out others with theirs.
FOR EVERYONE WHO CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED. HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF MESSENGERS WHO BRING GOOD NEWS! (Romans 10: 13, 15)
We love you,
Jeff and Laura Laughlin
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