Living Free in Truth

Open Doors, Closed Doors: How to Discern God’s Will When Making Decisions


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Have you ever faced a decision and felt completely stuck, wondering if God is opening a door or closing one?In this episode, we explore biblical discernment and how to recognize open and closed doors in your life. Using Scripture, real-life testimony, and principles from Ignatian discernment, we talk through how God leads us through peace, redirection, and sometimes delay.We’ll cover:- What the Bible teaches about open and closed doors- How to tell the difference between fear and the peace of God- Why closed doors aren’t always no, but protection or redirection- Real stories from missions, ministry, career, and relationships- How to make wise decisions without relying only on emotionsKey Scriptures:Proverbs 3:5–6 · John 10:27 · Acts 16 · Philippians 4 · Colossians 3If you’re weighing a job offer, relationship, ministry opportunity, or major life change, this episode will help you slow down, listen well, and move forward with wisdom.🙏 Trust the Lord. Count the cost. Walk in obedience.00:00 – Feeling Stuck Between Doors02:45 – “You Can’t Steer a Parked Car”05:10 – Closed Doors vs. Redirection05:42 – Ignatian Discernment Explained06:28 – Consolation vs. Desolation (Peace vs. Anxiety)07:36 – Fear or God’s Peace? How to Tell the Difference08:00 – Counting the Cost: Biblical Wisdom11:20 – Practical Examples: Jobs, Relationships, Ministry14:31 – When Obstacles Don’t Mean “No”15:03 – Missions Story: When Logistics Fell Apart21:00 – Final Encouragement: Learning to See God’s Doors

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Living Free in TruthBy Connie Kao