# When God Closes a Door: It's Not What You Think | Acts 16:6-7 | 5-Min Daily Devotional

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Published: 2026-05-04T05:00:00+00:00
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When God Closes a Door: It's Not What You Think | Acts 16:6-7 | 5-Min Daily Devotional | Monday 4 May 2026 Have you ever worked hard for something - and had the door slam shut right in your face? That sting of disappointment, confusion, and quiet shame is something most of us know, but rarely talk about. In this 5-minute devotional, we explore Acts 16:6-7, where the Apostle Paul is blocked - twice - by the Holy Spirit from going where he believed God was calling him. What looked like failur...

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