Discerning the Will of God

As we make our way through this thing called life, we, as Christians, must constantly discern God's good and perfect will. How are we supposed to live? How do we know the correct decisions to make? Which way do we turn when we come to a crossroads? Wanting to live in a way that is consistent with God's word and at the center of God's will is not always easy. But as we continue to grow and mature in our walk with Christ, we can better discern what His will is and what He commands us to do.

This cannot happen, however, without a sufficient understanding of how God works and what His word says.

"I appeal to you therefore, brothers,by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. ² Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:1-2

The following article by John Piper helps define what is meant by "the will of God" in scripture and how we are to know God's will in our own lives. It is not always easy to wrap our minds around the idea of God's will and how He works things together in this world, but this article is a helpful start.

What is the Will of God and How do we know it?

Although we may not always understand, we can find peace in the promise that God is sovereign and in spite of man's sins, His will will be done.