Determining the Will of God for Your Life, Part 2

“What is God’s Will for my life?” This is a common question for the Christian. On the surface, this is an excellent question to ask.
However, many Christians will wrongly over-spiritualize the question and the search for the answer.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 NASB, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

I.) We Can Know God’s Will: Acts 22:10-16, Colossians 1:9 NASB, Hebrews 10:36-39

II.) This is God’s Will for You.

A.) Your Sanctification: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, John 17:17-19, Acts 20:31-32, Romans 6:22 NASB, Ephesians 5:25-27

B.) To Rejoice Always: 1 Thessalonians 5:16, 18b, Philippians 4:4, Matthew 5:12, 2 Corinthians 6:4-10, Acts 16:22-25

C.) To Pray Without Ceasing: 1 Thessalonians 5:17,18b, Romans 12:10-13, Ephesians 6:17-20, Colossians 4:2-4, 1 Peter 4:7

D.) To Give Thanks Always: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 5:18-21, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 3:16-17, Psalm 34:1, Hebrews 13:15

III.) Living Your Life By God’s Will:

A.) Do Not Worry about the Future: Luke 12:4-5, Matthew 6:25-34, Luke 12:16-23

B.) God’s Guidance in Our Lives:

1.) God Uses His Providence: Ephesians 1:11, Isaiah 46:10-11, Romans 8:28, Genesis 50:20

2.) God uses Christian Council: Proverbs 1:5-9, Proverbs 9:9-10, Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 15:22

3.) God Guides By His Scriptures: Hebrews 3:7-11, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Corinthians 2:17

C.) Seeking God’s Will:

1.) Guidelines from Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6, John 14:21-24, Luke 6:46, Psalm 119:34, Acts 16:6-12

2.) Choosing a Spouse: 2 Corinthians 6:14-16, 1 Corinthians 7:39, Ecclesiastes 9:9

3.) Choosing a Career: Colossians 3:23-24, Colossians 3:17, Ecclesiastes 9:10

Food for thought: God’s will is not hard to find.