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Every Closed Door is a Divine Redirection

Gillian OrtegaJune 20, 20252 min read

I want to talk to the woman who just heard "no." The one who just had a door slammed in her face. The one who feels like her dream just died. I've been there more times than I can count. And I'm here to tell you a truth that will change your life: That closed door is not a rejection; it's a divine redirection.

When Mary Kay told me I couldn't expand into certain markets, I was devastated. It felt like a failure. But that closed door forced me to find other, more creative ways to grow, which ultimately led to my international success. Every "no" I ever received was just God's way of saying, "I have something better for you."

The Core Principle: God's Delays are Not His Denials

We see a closed door and we think it's the end of the road. But God sees the whole map. He knows the dangers, the dead ends, and the shortcuts that we can't see. A closed door is simply His way of protecting you, of pruning you, of preparing you for the bigger, better mansion He has waiting for you. You must learn to trust the redirection.

The Million-Dollar Framework: The Redirection Blueprint

1. Grieve for a Moment, Not a Month

It's okay to be disappointed. Allow yourself to feel the sting of the "no." But don't you dare build a monument there. Give yourself a time limit—a day, an hour, five minutes—to feel the frustration, and then you get up, dust yourself off, and look for the open window.

2. Ask the Right Question

Don't ask, "Why did this happen to me?" Ask, "What is this trying to teach me?" or "Where is this redirecting me?" Shift from a victim mindset to a student mindset. Every closed door is a classroom.

3. Look for the Open Window

When God closes a door, He always opens a window. It might not be the window you were expecting, but it's there. Start looking for it. What new opportunities are now available? What new path can you now explore? Get curious, not discouraged.

Income-Producing Activity (IPA)

This week, I want you to think about the last "no" you received—the last door that was slammed in your face. Your mission is to identify three new opportunities that have opened up *because* of that closed door. Write them down. This exercise will train your brain to see redirection instead of rejection, and it will change the way you approach every challenge in your life.

Unshakable Belief Close

The universe is not conspiring against you; it is conspiring *for* you. Every closed door is a sign that you are being protected and promoted. Trust the process. Trust the redirection. And get ready for the mansion that awaits you. Because when your WHY makes you CRY, you are DESTINED FOR GREATNESS!

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#opportunity#resilience#faith#redirection
Gillian Ortega

Gillian Ortega

National Sales Director Emeritus, Author, and Founder of the I Can Dream Academy.

With over 30 years of experience building a multi-million dollar empire and mentoring thousands of women, Gillian is dedicated to helping you unlock your potential and achieve the life of your dreams.

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