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The Will of God
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What does it mean to be “in the will of God”? At its heart, it means living in alignment with God’s purpose for your life—fulfilling His desires, not just your own. The Bible teaches that God cares deeply about our relationship with Him, more than about where we live, work, or go to school. Our character and our walk with God are His primary concerns.
Many people struggle with the idea that God’s will is a mysterious path, hard to find or follow. But Scripture shows that being in God’s will is less about knowing every detail of the future and more about daily obedience and trust. Like a hiker on a forest path, we may not see the end from the beginning, but we are called to walk faithfully, trusting God to guide us—even when obstacles arise.
Throughout history, God has led His people in many ways: through Scripture, prophets, wise counsel, circumstances, and sometimes even dreams or visions. Yet, the clearest revelation of God’s will is found in His written Word. Jesus summarized the law and the prophets in two commands: love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:37-40). When we focus on these, we are walking in God’s will.
Sin disrupts our relationship with God, but He offers forgiveness and restoration when we confess and turn from our sins (1 John 1:9). We are also called to develop biblical convictions—to decide in advance to follow God, even when it’s hard or unpopular. The Bible gives practical wisdom for life’s decisions, and Godly counsel can help us discern the right path.
God often directs us through circumstances, sometimes in ways we only understand in hindsight. Even when we don’t know the specifics of God’s will in every situation, we are called to trust Him, acknowledging that He sees the bigger picture. The apostle Paul, James, and others in Scripture recognized that not every detail of God’s plan is revealed to us, and so they lived with a humble “if the Lord wills” attitude.
Following God’s will does not guarantee an easy life. Jesus Himself, though perfectly obedient, suffered greatly. The apostles faced hardship and persecution. Yet, the Bible promises that God works all things for good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28), and that there are eternal rewards for those who persevere.
Prayer is essential in seeking God’s will. We are told to ask for wisdom, guidance, and provision, trusting that God hears and answers according to His perfect will (James 1:5, 1 John 5:14-15).
Ultimately, God’s will is that we turn to Jesus, believe in Him, and receive eternal life (John 6:38-40). Jesus is our perfect example—He always did the Father’s will, even when it led to the cross. Our calling is to seek God in all things, obey what we know, and trust Him with what we don’t.
We may not know what the future holds, but we know the One who holds the future. To be in the will of God is to walk with Him, day by day, in faith, love, and obedience.