The Will of God

Have you tried to figure out the will of God in your life? Several people stood Sunday when I asked - has anyone here ever wondered or asked why they were here. Figuring out God's will for our lives is of utmost importance I believe.

Most of you know that one of my favorite passages in the Bible is Romans 12:2 - Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will.

It clearly states that if we put more of God into our lives and less of self and/or the world and we will be able to see more clearly the will of God in our lives.

John's gospel recorded John the Baptist saying the same thing in a different way. John 3:30 - He must become greater; I must become less.

Practically speaking - spending more time in worship, in study of the Bible, in prayer, in conversations about God, in listening to Christian music, in serving others for Christ's sake, will translate into a clearer understand of what God wants in our lives.

Do you agree?

What is your prayer life like?

What is your prayer life like? How much time do you spend in prayer a day? How do you seek God's will for your life? Do you believe there are any prerequisites when seeking God's will? Read the following passage and tell me what you think you must do to see God's will in your life.

Romans 12:1-2 – 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will.

What is God calling us to do?

What is it that God is calling us to do?

Here are some ideas - how about some prayer and discussion?

One teacher reminded us to see where God was at work and join Him. Looking around us, where is God at work and how can we help?

With our closeness to our Nation's Capital - how about a ministry to welcome home service persons? Or to minister to their families while they are away?

With our closeness to the Bowie Baysox, is there a ministry to their families, to their fans, to those around the team?

What are some ideas God has laid on your mind?