What is God’s will for my life
Trying to figure out who to date, where to move, what job to take makes life difficult. We regularly ask the question “what is God’s will for my life?” As we start to dig into Romans 12 on Sunday mornings here at MTC I thought I would put some questions that I’ve used (and am learning to use) when making decisions in life. I hope they help as you figure out the future.
- Am I putting god’s desire ahead of my own.
- Will it help me to love God and others more.
- How does this action relate to my personal involvement in fulfilling Christ’s great commission
- Will this help me lead a more holy life.
- Will this course of action increase my personal knowledge of Christ.
- Can I be thankful whatever the results, or however it works out.
June 8, 2009 at 4:19 pm
great topic!
I think some people might take the ‘what’s God’s will for my life?’ a little too far…what kind of toothpaste does God want me to use? tightie-whities or box briefs?
how about – what brings glory to God?
June 8, 2009 at 4:47 pm
I’d agree with that statement tyson. I’m sticking with God’s will because of the verse in romans 12:2 that says we’ll be able to test and approve what his will is.
I think I’d take you more seriously if I didn’t have to look at such a weird picture of you on your blog:-)
June 9, 2009 at 1:02 am
I really appreciate the reflections into these questions Brad and I look forward to hearing how God might work through this series in Romans.
I must admit to struggling with the human dynamic of communal living however when we consider the idea of “putting god’s desire ahead of my [our] own”. On the one side of things I can say “Yes I am totally behind this.” Yet at the same time I feel the need to point out that sometimes the events/contexts which a person might find taking place in there lives are not necessarily that of their own or God’s will either. Sometimes they are communally enforced or elected by majority politics.
Scripturally I think of stories like that of Joseph being sold by his brothers into slavery, Job, and perhaps (sorry) “what’s that guy’s name” who prayed on his side for forty days and nights without hearing from God until he was told it was due to unseen events beyond his and God’s control.
Anyways, I wonder about these specific contexts and situations and question, how might we better discern these situations with the hope of bringing real truth to God’s will?
June 9, 2009 at 4:08 pm
changed the pic for you – take me seriously…haha
but seriously, allowing God to renew our mind is paramount.
June 9, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Eric – good thoughts
Nice pic
Tyson – it’s about time you start listening to me