The Will of God - Part 1 (EBC|YA)
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Welcome!
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How would you define the will of God?
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary: “God’s plan and purpose for His creation and for each individual.”
God’s sovereign will vs. God’s moral will
God has a plan for your life as a young adult
But how do you find it?
How does a Young Adult find God’s will?
11 verses about God’s will
What can we learn about finding God’s will as a young adult?
Psalm 143:10 (ESV)
10 Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God!
Let your good Spirit lead me
on level ground!
According to this verse, what does finding God’s will involve?
“Teach me”
The Holy Spirit
Discernment
How do you let the Holy Spirit lead you?
17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
How does this one relate?
Foolishness
“Understand”
9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
What about this one?
Prayer
Wisdom & understanding
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
What about this one?
God’s word
Bible reading plans
33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
What about this one?
If you seek after God, everything will become clear in time.
Romans 12:2 (ESV)
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.
What does it look like for a young adult to be conformed to the world?
What does it look like for a young adult to be transformed by the renewing of their mind?
18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Thankfulness
15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.
Your life as a testimony
10 Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Finding God’s will = Heaven on earth
36 For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.
Endurance
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
Trust
Acknowledge
Getting Hyper-Practical:
What are you going to do during this season to seek what’s next for you?
What do you do when you do these things, but the will of the Lord still seems unclear?’
Some Takeaways:
You will likely change your mind about what God’s will for your life is (Change majors, change jobs, etc), and that is okay. Each decision is one step closer
Discovering God’s will is not about getting a divine confirmation from God in a dream; its about seeking the Lord and then doing what you want
Patience is key.
Stay plugged into church.
Young adult life will not look the same for everyone
Be content amidst the messiness