God’s Will

Have you ever wondered what God’s will was for your life?

There are two key ideas when thinking about God’s will.  The first is what does God’s Word have to say about the situation.  If God’s Word forbids it, then you can be sure it isn’t God’s will for you.  The second thing to ask yourself is - will doing this thing glorify God or help you grow spiritually?

If it isn’t forbidden in God’s Word and it would bring glory to God, then proceed and see how things go.  If it isn’t what God wants, he’ll put obstacles in your path.

Knowing God’s will is sometimes difficult. People want God to tell them specifically what to do — what job to take, where to live, who to marry, etc. God rarely gives people these kinds of specific answers.

God allows us to make choices regarding those things.  Romans 12:2
tells us, “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.”

The only decision God does not want us to make is the decision to sin or resist His will. God wants us to make choices that are in agreement with His will.

So, how do you know what God’s will is for you? If you are walking with the Lord and truly desiring His will for your life, God will place His desires on your heart.

The key is wanting God’s will, not your own. “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart”  Psalm 37:4.  

If the Bible does not speak against it and it can genuinely benefit you spiritually, then follow your heart. If you truly seek God’s will with a humble spirit and an open mind, He will reveal His will to you.

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