God can open and close the doors of opportunity in our life. We may have heard someone say, “God closed the door on this opportunity,” or “God was opening doors to give me the job.”

God, not circumstances, should guide our decision-making. But God may use events in our life to point and lead us in a certain direction. Sometimes, our decision is made for us. For example, when a job application is rejected, God has likely closed that door.

On the other hand, not all obstacles are closed doors. Some are just things we need to overcome as we follow God. Similarly, just because a door is open does not mean God always wants us to walk through it. This is another reason to consider a number of sources when seeking God’s will.

Erick Bouwmeester