We always think of God in the open doors, like when he answers a prayer, does something,

and that's usually what our testimonies are.

But if we look back a little further, we might notice that there was a closed door that happened before that open door.

Like in my case, the door closing on my, what I wanted so badly,

led to somebody calling me about a job that I never would have

considered and a move that I never would have considered. And that was where God had the next

chapter of my life. Sometimes we're so focused on the door we want to see open that we might

miss a door that is opening and you have to pay attention

to what is happening in your life even if the thing you want is not happening because one door

could lead to another door that leads to another door that might even actually lead to the

door you want it's just a different route.

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Welcome back to the Coffee and Bible Time podcast. I am Ellen, your host, and today's episode is for anyone who's ever wondered,

where is God in my life right now? You know, we talk a lot about trusting God, following him,

and walking with him. But sometimes, if we're honest, it can feel hard to actually see him at work

in our everyday lives, especially in seasons that feel confusing, unexpected, or just ordinary.

Well, in this episode, we're talking about how to begin recognizing God's presence in a more personal

intangible way, how to look back and see where he's been faithful, how to notice where he

might be moving right now, and how to build a faith that feels grounded even when life doesn't make

sense. We're joined today by Lori Polich Short. Lori is a speaker, author, and Bible teacher who has

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