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EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 33 MIN

Obstacle or Closed Door? - 293

from Parenting and Homeschool advice - Equipped To Be with Connie Albers · host Connie Albers

Pushing forward or letting go? Learn how to discern whether resistance is growth or God closing a door.  Have you ever wondered if you're supposed to keep pushing, or if God is gently asking you to let go? Most of us face this question more often than we admit, especially in parenting, education, homeschooling, relationships, work, and ministry. We're told to persevere, to be faithful, not to quit too soon. And yet, sometimes the most faithful step forward is surrender.  In this week's episode of Equipped To Be with Connie Albers, she talks about how to discern whether a struggle is an obstacle meant to strengthen you or a closed door meant to protect and redirect you.  We'll walk through: How to recognize when resistance is growth vs. when it's a signal to let go Why peace is often God's clearest guidance How waiting fits into discernment Why letting go isn't failure, but faith If you've been wrestling with uncertainty or feeling stuck, my hope is that this episode brings clarity, reassurance, and peace to your heart.  You don't have to force every door to move. God is faithful to guide you, sometimes through perseverance and sometimes through redirection. Consider how God is leading you.     Read and listen here: Obstacle or Closed Doors: How is God Leading You Popular episodes you'll want to listen to while you go about your day: How to Eliminate Christmas Meltdowns The Value of Community Create a Community of Friends Children Need Structure and Boundaries How Your Stress Affects Your Children Enjoy the Holidays Without Stress If you enjoy listening to Parenting and Homeschool Advice ~ Equipped To Be with Connie Albers, please leave a review and a five-star rating. It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them, too. Thank you ~ Connie   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/   

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Pushing forward or letting go? Learn how to discern whether resistance is growth or God closing a door.  Have you ever wondered if you're supposed to keep pushing, or if God is gently asking you to let go? Most of us face this question more often...

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