As I was ending my run I found myself praying in reference to being IN Gods will, and letting His willing be done in my life. But as I was saying "Lord, help me to know Your will" the word KNOW really struck a cord with me. Often we want to be in His will, but do we KNOW what His will is for ourselves.
To know, to have knowledge of what God has planned for your life is important. We can't go into this thing blind. Yes, we walk by faith and not by sight, but God wants us to be able to recognize when He is moving, and that is where faith takes place.
I found this article on "8 ways to Know God's Will" and I am not saying I agree with them all and I am not saying that I don't, but I found some great points.
- God will never ask us to do something contrary to his Word, but he demands obedience in the clearly revealed things, and obedience to the commission to make disciples may thrust us out.
- God has entrusted us with certain unique personal resources; how will we use them?
- Taking steps of faith in one direction can help us affirm God’s will as he either redirects us or confirms the direction we take.
Dear God,
Help us to KNOW Your will for our lives! Help us to KNOW how to maneuver in the will You have set for our lives. Increase our faith and help us to TRUST Your will. AMEN
