How can we know God’s will for our life.
I don’t know about you, but I would love to know God’s will for not only my life, but this year, month, week and day.
How can we discover God’s heart?
Anne Graham Lotz, wrote a article in the Decision Magazine called, “How to Seek God’s Guidance.”
In this article, she said, “Often I am asked, ‘Anne, I have a major decision to make. How can I know if it is in God’s will?’”
“In response, I usually begin by explaining that when an airplane comes in to land during the night, the controller tells the pilot to line up the runway lights.
“When the lights are kept in a straight line, the pilot can be assured that he is landing in the center of the runway.
“When you and I are making a decision ‘in the dark,’ we also can line up the ‘runway lights’ that assure us our decision is in the center of God’s will.
“The four runway lights that I use to determine God’s will in making a decision are: 1. The confirmation of God’s Word, 2. My inner conviction, 3. Practical circumstances, 4. The counsel of godly, mature Christian friends.”
I believe these are four great ways to know God’s will.
Let’s think about this first one. God’s will for your life is connected to God’s Word.
His will is going to follow His word.
If you don’t know what to do, go to the word.
The Bible is filled with many things we can accomplish.
We have a whole book filled with what God wants.
God’s will for your life is led by an inner witness (aka the Holy Spirit).
When we don’t know what to say, the Holy Spirit can give us the words to speak.
Practical Circumstances are another way to find God’s will.
We must look at what we can do for this world.
Take time to think about who you are around and what you have available to you.
What can you use for God’s glory?
God’s will for your life is found by the confirmation of Christian leaders and friends. Others can see what we do not see.
By following these four tips, we can know God’s will better.
Let us go to God every day and seek what He wants to be done. Let give thanks for He is good and His love endures forever!
