“When someone you love says goodbye you can stare long and hard at the door they closed and forget to see all the doors God has open in front of you.”
— Shannon Alder
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“When someone you love says goodbye you can stare long and hard at the door they closed and forget to see all the doors God has open in front of you.” — Shannon Alder ✨ It is so easy to get lost in the grief of an ending, but don't let the past blind you to the blessings waiting in your future. Have you ever found a beautiful new beginning after a difficult goodbye? Share your heart in the comments below. ❤️
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Loss has a way of narrowing our vision, leaving us anchored to the moment everything changed. When we lose someone precious, our focus instinctively shifts to the void they left behind, making us feel as though the world has stopped at that one closed door. We can become so consumed by the ache of a goodbye that we lose sight of the fact that life is constantly moving, evolving, and preparing us for a new season of growth. True healing begins when we shift our perspective from what was taken to what is being provided. While the pain of a closed door is deeply real, it is often the very thing that forces us to turn around and notice the new paths, unexpected blessings, and divine opportunities waiting just out of our sight. Don't let the shadow of an ending obscure the light of your next chapter; there is so much beauty waiting to be discovered if you only choose to look forward.
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