What is God’s will for your life?
Do you know what it is?
Christians are concerned with the will of God. Our lives are dictated by asking for God’s will in situations or for God to make clear what He wants us to do. This is an interesting concept though because most of the time we are only asking for God’s will when it comes to “BIG” decisions in our lives. Honestly, that just does not make much sense to me and here is why.
Why do we only ask for what God’s will is when it comes to big decisions and not the every day routine ones? Do we only need to consult asking for God’s will when it is about relationships, what job to take, what school to attend, etc? The honest truth is that most people consult the will of God only for these major things. However, when it comes to getting up every single day, going to class, working, eating, and reading we don’t ask for what God’s will is at all. We just do it. Does that mean that if you operate on this mindset that you technically are not following the will of God in certain actions?
My point is that it seems really silly to me to be asking for God’s will only when it comes to so called major decisions in life. When you do this you are setting aside what you believe to be most important in your life and nothing else. You decide that you need to basically hear an audible voice from God when it comes to the major decisions. However, you do not even consult God when it comes to your daily routine.
The message is simply that I don’t believe that God is withholding His will from you. I don’t believe that God is a God of confusion. He is a God of complete clarity. Therefore, I believe that as Christians we are able to make decisions in life in every single area. It does not matter if it is the daily routine or the big risk taking decisions. Christians sit around asking for the will of God when Jesus already told you to pray like this,
Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, -Matthew 6:10
So when we pray we are asking God for His will to be done in our lives. So why do so many Christians sit around and never ever take any risks? It is not because of God hiding His will from you, but rather timid Christians being afraid of taking a step of faith. When you pray the will of God to be done daily, believe that it actually is going to happen! As a believer in Christ you have the Holy Spirit within you! If you follow the lead of the Spirit then you are not going to go outside of the will of God. Therefore, you are able to make decisions because God is sovereign. Do not view God’s will as this narrow path that if you make ONE bad decision you are out of God’s will and your life is ruined. That is so far from being accurate. Rather God’s will is about making decisions and trusting Him. It is not about questioning where you are at, but trusting in a God who will never leave your or forsake you. It is not about looking back and wondering what if you made the right decision, but believing that God has you right where He wants.
“In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.” –Proverbs 3:6
There is freedom to make the decisions in our lives. Acknowledge God in all ways and actually do something. You do not need to pray for whether or not you need to love someone or show Christ when you already have been commissioned to do so. That means that the will of God is for you to love and to show Christ. There is no need to ask.
The problem with too many people in Christianity is the fact that the phrase, “It’s not God’s will” is basically used as an excuse. It is used an excuse to not take any chances or risks. It is used to not truly love like Christ. I challenge believers to start living in the freedom that is offered within the Holy Spirit guiding you. Jesus said it was better for Him to go so that the Holy Spirit would come. When doubt and uncertainty arise I believe that Satan is present and trying to make you question yourself. When you trust the Holy Spirit you make decisions in the will of God. Therefore, proclaim that you desire for God’s will to be done in your life and actually start living. Pray every day for the will of God to be done and then go and do it.
Stop viewing God’s will as something so complicated.
*I would encourage everyone to check out Kevin Deyoung’s book called Just Do Something. This book is about looking at God’s will from a very liberating approach.
