Has anyone felt like God was closing the door on a career path?
Lately I’ve been struggling a lot trying to figure out if EMS is truly meant for me anymore. I’m an EMT, and while part of me loves the sense of purpose, helping people, and being part of something meaningful, another part of me feels emotionally and mentally exhausted from it.
It feels like no matter how hard I try, I keep running into obstacles, anxiety, self-doubt, mistakes, burnout, and uncertainty. I’ve prayed many times asking God for guidance because I honestly feel lost. Sometimes I wonder if maybe God is shutting the door on EMS because it’s not the path He wants me to continue on.
The hard part is that I can’t tell if this is:
spiritual guidance,
fear and anxiety,
burnout,
or simply a challenge I’m supposed to push through.
I’m also 39 years old, trying to find stability and purpose in life, and I’m tired of constantly feeling confused about my direction.
Have any of you gone through something similar where you felt God was leading you away from a career or life path? How did you discern the difference between God closing a door versus your own fear or exhaustion?
I’d really appreciate any Orthodox perspective, advice, or personal experiences.