Closed Doors by Diara Jaye

As a young adult, I am constantly creating and readjusting my life plan. I'll have this job, drive this car, marry this type of man and live in this beautiful home with my certain amount of kids. Now, of course I understand that things aren't going to happen exactly as I say, but having vision gives me something to work towards. And it also helps to have an answer prepared when others ask the dreadful question of "Where do you see yourself in five years?" *rolls eyes*

But what I've found is sometimes I'm a little more firm in controlling my life than I probably should be. I can be stubborn at times, so I struggle with the whole "let go and let God" concept. (I'm working on it!) I want things my way and we all know that never ends well. I'll keep trying to force things because I feel like I shouldn't give up. But it takes prayer to discern when to be persistent and when to accept things as they are and move forward.  

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