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Discerning God’s Will
SCRIPTURE READING — PROVERBS 16:1-3, 9
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
— Proverbs 16:9
Discerning God’s will calls for seeking God’s wisdom and aligning our hearts with his purposes. As we desire to make choices that honor the Lord, we can trust that he will guide our steps and direct our paths.
To discern God’s will, we must seek his wisdom through prayer and by meditating on his Word. We invite God into the decision-making process, surrendering our desires and plans and opening our hearts to his leading.
God speaks to us through his Spirit, through the godly counsel of others, and through circumstances that align with his Word.
As we grow in our relationship with God, we become more attuned to his voice and more aware of what aligns with his will.
In times of decision making, let’s surrender our own understanding and submit to God’s perfect plan. May we rely on God’s wisdom rather than our own limited perspective.
As we trust in the Lord, we can have confidence that he will guide us along the way that leads to fulfillment and joy.
Wise and loving God, we seek your wisdom to discern your will. Help us to hear your voice. Give us courage to follow your leading. May your will prevail in every aspect of our lives. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
About the author — Bob Arbogast
Bob Arbogast is the pastor of Celebration Fellowship church in Ionia, Michigan. In his spare time, he plays guitar in a West Michigan blues band. He and his wife Jan have been married forty years and have three adult daughters. Bob has been praying the psalms since 2002.
SCRIPTURE READING — PROVERBS 16:1-3, 9
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.
— Proverbs 16:9
Discerning God’s will calls for seeking God’s wisdom and aligning our hearts with his purposes. As we desire to make choices that honor the Lord, we can trust that he will guide our steps and direct our paths.
To discern God’s will, we must seek his wisdom through prayer and by meditating on his Word. We invite God into the decision-making process, surrendering our desires and plans and opening our hearts to his leading.
God speaks to us through his Spirit, through the godly counsel of others, and through circumstances that align with his Word.
As we grow in our relationship with God, we become more attuned to his voice and more aware of what aligns with his will.
In times of decision making, let’s surrender our own understanding and submit to God’s perfect plan. May we rely on God’s wisdom rather than our own limited perspective.
As we trust in the Lord, we can have confidence that he will guide us along the way that leads to fulfillment and joy.
Wise and loving God, we seek your wisdom to discern your will. Help us to hear your voice. Give us courage to follow your leading. May your will prevail in every aspect of our lives. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
About the author — Bob Arbogast
Bob Arbogast is the pastor of Celebration Fellowship church in Ionia, Michigan. In his spare time, he plays guitar in a West Michigan blues band. He and his wife Jan have been married forty years and have three adult daughters. Bob has been praying the psalms since 2002.
