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May 23
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A Prayer to Praise God When He Opens a D...

Your Daily Prayer
About this episode

Today’s episode is a beautiful reminder that a “no” from God is never the end of the story—it may just be a “not yet.” Chelsey DeMatteis shares a powerful testimony of how God brought full-circle redemption to a door that was once closed. As we look to Matthew 2 and reflect on God leading Mary, Joseph, and Jesus back to Egypt—a place once synonymous with captivity—we see the incredible ways God repurposes our past for His glory. Let today’s prayer renew your faith in God’s timing and goodness.

Themes explored:

  • Trusting God when doors close

  • Patience in waiting seasons

  • Full-circle redemption

  • Boldness to share testimony

  • God’s sovereignty in our calling


Scripture References

Matthew 2:13–15

“After the wise men were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. ‘Get up! Flee to Egypt with the child and his mother,’ the angel said…”
👉 Read Matthew 2:13–15 on BibleStudyTools.com


Prayer Summary

In this episode’s prayer, we give thanks for God’s perfect timing. We ask for faith to trust His closed doors, eyes to see His provision in delay, and boldness to celebrate when He reopens doors for His glory. God is faithful in every chapter, even when we don’t see the full story.


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About the Author

Chelsey DeMatteis is a writer and speaker passionate about helping women find Jesus in everyday moments. She is the author of More of Him, Less of Me and continues to witness God’s hand through stories of redemption, growth, and calling.


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