As believers, we want to be in the will of God. Our Heavenly Father wants that, too. So He has told us through the Scriptures what His will is. There are verses that actually say what God’s will is for us.
This world is filled with many influences and choices. The Bible tells us to not copy the ways of the world but to be transformed by renewing our minds. Filling our minds with His Words every day helps us focus on His ways when we’re making decisions or being influenced by opposition.
Asking God to fill us with knowing His will through prayer and relying on the Holy Spirit is an important part of growing spiritually. Knowing what to do is just the first part. We need His strength to follow through because it can be scary to do what He asks us to do especially when it’s something new.
Being thankful for everything is the will of God. We should be joyful, pray always, stay away from evil, and be guided by the Spirit. It is God’s will that our honorable lives will silence the foolish people. Jesus is our example of how to live for others.
God’s will for us is to be holy, keep away from sexual sin. We should be different from those who do not know God. Our bodies and actions are to be used to honor our Heavenly Father.
It is the will of God for everyone who looks on Jesus and believes in Him to have eternal life. Our awesome God wants us to be with Him forever.
As we get to know our Heavenly Father more, we will know more of His will for us. Spending time in His Words and with other believers helps us to grow closer to Him and be able to make better choices
Prayer
Almighty God in heaven,
Thank You for wanting Your will in heaven to be done also on earth. Help us to know Your will and to work with You to accomplish them. May we honor you with all that we do.
In Jesus’ name, Amen
Verses
Ephesians 5:17 Don’t be foolish but be wise by knowing what God’s will is
Romans 12:2 Don’t be conformed to this world but be transformed by renewing your mind, so that you’ll know God’s good, perfect, and pleasing will
Colossians 1:9 We ask God to give you knowledge of His will in wisdom and understanding
1 Thessalonians 5:18 In everything give thanks because this is God’s will for you
1 Peter 2:15 It’s God’s will that by doing good you silence ignorant talk of the foolish
1 Thessalonians 4:3 God’s will is for you to be holy, stay away from sexual immorality
John 6:40 Jesus said His Father’s will is that all who sees His Son and believes in Him should have eternal life
1 Peter 2:21 God called you to do good so follow in Christ’s steps who suffered for you
Psalms 143:10 Teach me to do Your will
Hebrews 13:21 Pray God may equip you with everything needed to do His will
Song
“Thy Will” by Hillary Scott reminds me of Jesus’ prayer at Gethsemane before He was crucified.
Call To Action
If you have already prayed, looked up the verses in your Bible, and listened to the suggested song, then please read the final instructions from Paul to the people of Thessalonica (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28).