Some Doors Deserve to Stay Closed

Not all doors lead to life.

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“Dear Friend,

Just because you could go back… doesn’t mean you should. Some doors were closed by God — for your protection, not your punishment. This prayer helps you resist the pull of what once was and honor the new path being built.

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🕊️ The Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the doors You’ve shut — even when I cried, questioned, or begged for them to open. You saw what I couldn’t. You knew what I didn’t.

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📖Why This Prayer Matters

Because when you stop chasing what’s behind you, you make room for what’s ahead.

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” — Isaiah 43:18–19

Stay aware and stay prayerful,

Mama Raya.

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