[Intro – Slow]
I stood there with my hand on the handle,
Praying You would let me walk inside
I thought that room held every answer,
But You could see what waited on the other side
[Verse]
I knocked until my knuckles hurt,
Tried to force what wouldn’t work
Every “no” felt like rejection,
Every silence raised a question
I said, “God, why bring me this far
Just to leave me in the dark?”
But the hallway taught me patience,
And the waiting built my faith up
I couldn’t see the danger
Hidden underneath my plans
What I called a missed opportunity
Was protection from Your hands
[Pre-Chorus]
You were not ignoring me,
You were redirecting me
The door I begged You to unlock
Was never where I needed to be
[Chorus – Beat Begins Building]
Thank You for the door You closed,
Even though it hurt my soul
I thought You took my future,
But You were leading me toward more
Every heartbreak, every detour,
Every road I didn’t choose
Was guiding me through the hallway
To the door You made me for
So I’ll trust You when it closes
I’ll trust You when I don’t know
You’re not keeping good things from me—
You’re just showing me where to go
[Beat Drop – Heavy Bass]
Closed door—new road
Heart broke—faith grew
I lost what I wanted,
But I found more of You
Wrong way—turned back
Long night—sunrise
What looked like the ending
Was a blessing in disguise
[Verse – Faster]
I took the long path, dirt on my boots,
Carried disappointment, carried the truth
Some people left when the door slammed shut,
But You stayed close when the road got rough
Had to lose my map, had to drop my pride,
Had to stop telling You how to guide my life
I wanted fast answers, You wanted deep roots
I wanted one doorway, You showed me the truth
You don’t waste pain, You don’t waste time
Every crooked road still fits Your design
When I couldn’t move, You were making a way
When I thought I was late, I was right on Your day
[Chorus – Faster]
Thank You for the door You closed,
Even though it hurt my soul
I thought You took my future,
But You were leading me toward more
Every heartbreak, every detour,
Every road I didn’t choose
Was guiding me through the hallway
To the door You made me for
[Bridge – Build]
If You close it, I won’t chase it
If You move me, I won’t stay
If You lead me through the darkness,
I believe You know the way
No eye has seen, no ear has heard
What You prepared for those who trust Your Word
So I’ll keep walking, step by step
You haven’t failed me yet
[Beat Drop]
Closed door!
New road!
Let go!
Faith grows!
You shut it down
To lead me out
I see it now—
You brought me through!
[Final Chorus – Slow Again]
Thank You for the door You closed
Now I finally understand
What felt like You had left me
Was You taking my hand
Every heartbreak, every detour
Led me where I’m standing now
The door I thought I needed
Couldn’t hold what You allowed
So I’ll trust You when it closes
I’ll trust the path I cannot see
Because the door you open next
Will be the one you made for me
JMarsh
