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		<title>The Gift of Closure</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://craigsinspirations.com/posts/coffee-with-jesus/the-gift-of-closure-03-07-26/" title="The Gift of Closure" rel="nofollow"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x675-1-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Craig Harrison - Coffee With Jesus" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x675-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x675-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x675-1-585x585.jpg 585w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" title="The Gift of Closure 1"></a>Don't view closure as a negative, but as an opening to something better. Trust that when one door closes, Jesus is opening another for you. <a class="continue" href="https://craigsinspirations.com/posts/coffee-with-jesus/the-gift-of-closure-03-07-26/">Continue Reading<span> The Gift of Closure</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://craigsinspirations.com/posts/coffee-with-jesus/the-gift-of-closure-03-07-26/" title="The Gift of Closure" rel="nofollow"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x675-1-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Craig Harrison - Coffee With Jesus" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x675-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x675-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x675-1-585x585.jpg 585w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" title="The Gift of Closure 2"></a><p>As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the word CLOSURE.</p>
<p>Someone sent me a quote the other day that said, &#8220;If the door CLOSES, quit banging on it! Whatever was behind it, wasn&#8217;t meant for you. Consider the fact that maybe the door was CLOSED because you were worth so much more than what was on the other side.&#8221;</p>
<p>Throughout our lives, we have moments where there is CLOSURE. It could be the death of someone we love, or the end of a marriage, or a change in our occupation, or even things like depression and anxiety.</p>
<p>Sometimes we need to take a good look at our lives and not be afraid to CLOSE the door that brings pain, and then open the one with new beginnings.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s amazing how many doors keep opening. I think that&#8217;s how Jesus works.</p>
<p>Today, don&#8217;t see closure as something negative but rather as something positive and exciting.</p>
<p>I used to love the game show &#8220;Let&#8217;s Make a Deal&#8221;. I always wanted to know what was behind Door Number Two!</p>
<p>Have a great day and just watch as new doors open and the Spirit of God leads you.</p>
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		<title>Embracing Closure</title>
		<link>https://craigsinspirations.com/posts/coffee-with-jesus/embracing-closure-06-18-25/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig F. Harrison]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://craigsinspirations.com/posts/coffee-with-jesus/embracing-closure-06-18-25/" title="Embracing Closure" rel="nofollow"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Craig Harrison - Coffee With Jesus" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-150x150.jpg 150w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-300x300.jpg 300w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-585x585.jpg 585w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" title="Embracing Closure 3"></a>Closure isn't always negative; sometimes it's about recognizing your worth and opening new doors. Look for the exciting opportunities that arise when one door closes. <a class="continue" href="https://craigsinspirations.com/posts/coffee-with-jesus/embracing-closure-06-18-25/">Continue Reading<span> Embracing Closure</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://craigsinspirations.com/posts/coffee-with-jesus/embracing-closure-06-18-25/" title="Embracing Closure" rel="nofollow"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Craig Harrison - Coffee With Jesus" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-150x150.jpg 150w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-300x300.jpg 300w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-585x585.jpg 585w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" title="Embracing Closure 4"></a><p>As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the word CLOSURE. Someone sent me a quote the other day that said, &#8220;If the door CLOSES, quit banging on it! Whatever was behind it wasn&#8217;t meant for you. Consider the fact that maybe the door was CLOSED because you were worth so much more than what was on the other side.&#8221;</p>
<p>Throughout our lives, we have moments where there is CLOSURE. It could be the death of someone we love, the end of a marriage, a change in our occupation, or even things like depression and anxiety. Sometimes we need to take a good look at our lives and not be afraid to CLOSE the door that brings pain and open the one that brings us new beginnings. It&#8217;s amazing how many doors keep opening. I think that must be how Jesus works.</p>
<p>Today, try not to see closure as something negative, but rather as something exciting. I used to love the TV show, &#8220;Let&#8217;s Make a Deal&#8221;&#8230;I always wanted to know what was behind Door Number Two! Have a great day and just watch as new doors open. And be sure to let the Spirit of God lead you.</p>
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		<title>PRAISE</title>
		<link>https://craigsinspirations.com/posts/coffee-with-jesus/praise-10/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig F. Harrison]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://craigsinspirations.com/posts/coffee-with-jesus/praise-10/" title="PRAISE" rel="nofollow"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Craig Harrison - Coffee With Jesus" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-150x150.jpg 150w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-300x300.jpg 300w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-585x585.jpg 585w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" title="PRAISE 5"></a>As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the word PRAISE. The dictionary says PRAISE is the expression of approval or admiration for someone&#8230; <a class="continue" href="https://craigsinspirations.com/posts/coffee-with-jesus/praise-10/">Continue Reading<span> PRAISE</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://craigsinspirations.com/posts/coffee-with-jesus/praise-10/" title="PRAISE" rel="nofollow"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Craig Harrison - Coffee With Jesus" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-150x150.jpg 150w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-300x300.jpg 300w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-585x585.jpg 585w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" title="PRAISE 6"></a>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the word PRAISE. The dictionary says PRAISE is the expression of approval or admiration for someone or something.  Every morning, we need to wake up and PRAISE God.  We’ve been given the chance for a new day, a new beginning.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Scriptures remind us about PRAISE. We need to praise God in the good times and the bad. David says in Psalm 68:19, “PRAISE be to the Lord, the God our Savior, who daily bears are burdens.”  To PRAISE is to give thanks.  Deuteronomy 7:9 says, “I PRAISE you, God, for You keep your covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love You and keep Your commandments. “</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Today, we PRAISE God for the rain, we PRAISE HIM for life, and we even praise HIM for the trials we endure!&nbsp; PRAISE is the highest form of prayer.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So today, PRAISE the Lord and have a blessed day!</p>
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		<title>CLOSURE</title>
		<link>https://craigsinspirations.com/posts/coffee-with-jesus/closure-7/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig F. Harrison]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://craigsinspirations.com/posts/coffee-with-jesus/closure-7/" title="CLOSURE" rel="nofollow"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Craig Harrison - Coffee With Jesus" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-150x150.jpg 150w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-300x300.jpg 300w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-585x585.jpg 585w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" title="CLOSURE 7"></a>As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the word CLOSURE. Someone sent me a quote the other day that said, “If the door&#8230; <a class="continue" href="https://craigsinspirations.com/posts/coffee-with-jesus/closure-7/">Continue Reading<span> CLOSURE</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://craigsinspirations.com/posts/coffee-with-jesus/closure-7/" title="CLOSURE" rel="nofollow"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Craig Harrison - Coffee With Jesus" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-150x150.jpg 150w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-300x300.jpg 300w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-585x585.jpg 585w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" title="CLOSURE 8"></a>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the word CLOSURE. Someone sent me a quote the other day that said, “If the door CLOSES, quit banging on it!  Whatever was behind it wasn’t meant for you. Consider the fact that maybe the door was CLOSED because you were worth so much more than what was on the other side.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Throughout our lives, we have moments where there is CLOSURE. It could be the death of someone we love, the end of a marriage, a change in our occupation, or even things like depression and anxiety. Sometimes we need to take a good look at our lives and not be afraid to CLOSE the door that brings pain and open the one that brings us new beginnings.  It’s amazing how many doors keep opening.  I think that must be how Jesus works.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Today, try not to see closure as something negative, but rather as something exciting. I use to love the TV show, “Let’s Make a Deal”…I always wanted to know what was behind Door Number Two!</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Have a great day and just watch as new doors open. And be sure to let the Spirit of God lead you.</p>
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		<title>Closure</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig F. Harrison]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2022 09:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://craigsinspirations.com/posts/coffee-with-jesus/closure-3/" title="Closure" rel="nofollow"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Craig Harrison - Coffee With Jesus" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-150x150.jpg 150w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-300x300.jpg 300w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-585x585.jpg 585w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" title="Closure 9"></a>As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the word CLOSURE. Someone sent me a quote the other day that said, “If the&#8230; <a class="continue" href="https://craigsinspirations.com/posts/coffee-with-jesus/closure-3/">Continue Reading<span> Closure</span></a>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://craigsinspirations.com/posts/coffee-with-jesus/closure-3/" title="Closure" rel="nofollow"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Craig Harrison - Coffee With Jesus" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="1" decoding="async" srcset="https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-150x150.jpg 150w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-300x300.jpg 300w, https://craigsinspirations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Craig-Harrison-Coffee-With-Jesus-1200x6750-credit-585x585.jpg 585w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" title="Closure 10"></a>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the word CLOSURE. Someone sent me a quote the other day that said, “If the door CLOSES, quit banging on it! Whatever was behind it wasn’t meant for you. Consider the fact that maybe the door was CLOSED because you were worth so much more than what was on the other side.”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Throughout our lives, we have moments where there is CLOSURE. It could be the death of someone we love, the end of a marriage, a change in our occupation, or even things like depression and anxiety. Sometimes we need to take a good look at our lives and not be afraid to CLOSE the door that brings pain and open the one that brings us new beginnings. It’s amazing how many doors keep opening. I think that must be how Jesus works.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Today, try not to see the closure as something negative, but rather as something exciting. I use to love the TV show, “Let’s Make a Deal”…I always wanted to know what was behind Door Number Two!</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Have a great day and just watch as new doors open. And be sure to let the Spirit of God lead you.</p>
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