How Do You Know It's Really God? | Discerning God's Will Through His Word

Have you ever wondered if you were confusing an open door with God's will?

It's one of the most common questions Christians ask. We pray for direction, watch our circumstances, and hope God will make the next step obvious. But what if the answer isn't found in favorable circumstances alone?

In this episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart sits down with her husband, Mike Lee, for a thoughtful conversation about what Scripture teaches regarding discerning God's will.

Together they walk through the lives of David, Jonah, Abraham and Sarah, Moses, and others to explore why open doors don't always mean God opened them, why closed doors aren't always rejection, and why God's Word must always carry more weight than feelings, circumstances, or what seems obvious in the moment. Along the way, they share personal stories of waiting, disappointment, answered prayer, and learning to trust God's character when His timing looked very different from their own.

Whether you're making a major life decision, navigating a relationship, waiting on God, or simply longing for wisdom, this episode offers practical biblical encouragement rooted in Scripture rather than emotion.

If this episode encourages you, consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who may need this reminder today.

Be encouraged today:

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." — Proverbs 3:5–6

Whatever season you're in, God's faithfulness has never depended on your ability to see the whole path. Keep seeking Him, keep trusting His Word, and know that the One who calls you is faithful to lead you.

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