by Pastor Calvin Lee
What is God's will?
How do I know God's will?
We all want to make the right decision because wrong decision will have a repercussion in our lives and the lives of other people around us.
Stop looking for a formula!
Element of faith is needed!
FEAR stands in the way of a good decision!
Remember that our thinking is FINITE! (We have great limitations in our understanding)
Whenever there is a special FAVOUR, we cannot automatically take it as a sign to proceed!
It is important to be FAITHFUL in our walk with God, in our daily devotion!
Talk to Godly friends
Proverbs 3:5
1. Discard self sufficiency
"lean not on your own understanding"
# Don't totally depend on our human reasoning because it can be flawed. Why?
A. Because our hearts is not completely reliable as mentioned in Jeremiah 17:9
B. Because our understanding is limited as mentioned in Proverbs 14:12
2. Demonstrate God's dependency
"in all your ways submit/acknowledge to Him"
- We consciously and intentionally bring our ways to God, we involve God in our decision making, seek Him
"This is not to say that trusting God means we no longer are responsible for figuring out the best course of action, but that we put God’s desires at the center of our decision-making"
- Koptak -
3. Discern God's direction
"and He will make your path straight"
A. Promise
B. Process
Pastor Calvin's way in seeking God :
- Word from God
- Warmth (impression grow strong and deep)
- Wisom (ask God to grant wisdom)
- Ways (learn to discern God's ways in life)
- Whys (check the motivation in heart, is it self centered or kingdom centered?)
5 Principles about God and His guidance in our lives :
1. God knows the way and what's best for us
2. God reveals his directions in the bible
3. God's sovereignty decrees and designs circumstances to make our path straight for his glory
4. God can overule personal folly or people's evil intentions to bring about his intended results
5. God's will is not a roadmap but a relationship
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