When the Holy Spirit blocks your plans, did you miss God—or is He leading you a different way? In Acts 16, Paul hits closed doors before a midnight vision to Macedonia…then Lydia opens her heart and a church is born. In this episode, Pastor Jeff and George unpack how to discern God’s voice, why “open door = God’s will” can be risky, and what real “waiting on the Lord” looks like (hint: it’s not passive).What you’ll hear:• Driven vs. led—how to spot the difference• “Open door theology” (and why success isn’t always God’s stamp)• Active waiting: obedience in motion, not paralysis• Character before platform—timing that keeps you safe• Practical frameworks for jobs, dating, ministry, and big decisionsKey Scriptures: Acts 16:6–15; John 10:27; Proverbs 3:5–6; Hebrews 5:14; Genesis 16Chapters (adjust as needed):00:00 Intro & why this conversation matters02:12 Acts 16—blocked by the Spirit, then a vision09:45 Driven vs. led15:58 “Open door” ≠ automatic yes from God22:30 Waiting on the Lord (without stalling your life)31:05 Character OVER gifting: right thing, wrong time38:20 Discernment in relationships & career46:40 Lydia’s conversion & fruits of perseverance52:10 Takeaways + what’s nextJoin the convo:• What “no” from God protected you in hindsight?• Where do you sense you’re forcing something He hasn’t blessed?• Drop “Bless Local” in the comments if you made it to the end!If this helped, like 👍, subscribe, and share it with a friend who’s navigating a big decision.#Acts16 #Discernment #GodsTiming #IfIHadMoreTime #RhythmChurch #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #Lydia #Macedonia #WaitingOnTheLord🔗 Stay ConnectedWebsite: https://www.myrhythmchurch.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhythmchrch/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhythmchrch