Day 27 – What’s A Closed Door?

We’re asked today to write about a door that closed in our life. Typically the closed doors we most remember are the ones we wanted to go through but couldn’t: the job we didn’t get or the course we didn’t qualify for. By nature, closed doors are like a big “no.” When that no ends something we worked hard for or expected for a long time would happen, we’re naturally left disappointed and confused. We can find ourselves self-promoting or arguing for a recount.

Jesus warned the disciples they would experience closed doors (Luke 9:5) and he counselled them to move on. I know there are stories of Christians who battled on against mounting odds and their breakthrough came in their perseverance, but that’s not always the case. I think the important thing is to ask. “Is this door closed?” we can ask.

When we live our lives in submission to God’s plan we are able to be brave enough to keep going despite obstacles and setbacks while equally brave enough to walk away from doors that are not open for us. Our submitted lives become the most glowing way to glorify God.

So, acknowledge to yourself any closed doors and tell yourself you are brave enough to test out other doors until you find the right one.

4 thoughts on “Day 27 – What’s A Closed Door?”

  1. Like you said -closed doors are a big “no” and I definitely agree with that. They have such a sense of permanence. But what if the closed doors are just temporary? Maybe it’s only for a season because you are going to learn something valuable through it? Very hard to accept those closed doors when we had dreams otherwise.

    1. I think the only way to look at it is to think that the door closed for a reason. You weren’t supposed to go through it. And because it’s closed you have to find another route. It’s easier said than done.
      Doors that close slowly because you don’t have the energy or the courage to shut it more quickly are also painful. But taking the courage to do it does show that there are brighter doors elsewhere and I have to learn and trust this is the case.

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