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Everything was going so well. I thought I had my life planned out. Then, in the blink of an eye, I was stuck in a wheelchair as a quadruple amputee contemplating my future. I often wondered about how to know God\u2019s will and whether I would ever find contentment in my new disabled life<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But let me back up a bit. One minute I was in bed with what I thought was the flu, and the next I was on life support with an unexpected flesh-eating bacteria, that came out of nowhere, with a diagnosis that can only be described as negative and full of doom. \u00a0I wasn\u2019t supposed to survive<\/a>.\u00a0 But the doctors imposed their diagnosis, without considering God\u2019s plan for my life.\u00a0<\/p>\n

4 months later at a routine follow-up with my doctor, my husband and I were blessed to give all praise to God for the answered prayers that contradicted their original death warrant. Those doctors got a front-row seat to God\u2019s power<\/a> to heal. They learned that science isn\u2019t always right and we can\u2019t always know God\u2019s plan.<\/p>\n

As believers, we often wonder what God\u2019s will is for our lives. We want to know what decisions to make, what direction to take, and how to live a life that pleases God. Understanding how to know God\u2019s will can be a challenge, but it is essential <\/strong>to a fulfilling and purposeful life. That\u2019s how I found God\u2019s will for mine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Understanding God\u2019s Will<\/span><\/h2>\n

First, let\u2019s define what God\u2019s will means. His will is to carry out the commandments that He set forth for mankind in the Bible.\u00a0 He wants you to love Him first, with all your heart, mind, and soul, and to love your neighbor as yourself.\u00a0 It\u2019s all about love, my friend! You\u2019re also to carry out everything He laid out for you in the handbook for living, God\u2019s Holy Word.<\/p>\n

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Matthew 22:36\u202d-\u202c40\u00a0 says, Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. Jesus is the Word of God in human form.\u00a0 He came to show us how to live a life<\/a> that pleases God. Jesus lived to show us exactly how to know God\u2019s will.<\/p>\n

Romans 12:2 says to stay away from worldly<\/a> lusts, and not conform yourself to the same pattern of this world, but renew your mind to have a mind like Christ. This advice from the Apostle Paul is the definition of the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God.<\/p>\n

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Romans 12:1\u202d-\u202c2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Understanding God\u2019s will means recognizing His plan and purpose for your life. It is the path that He wants you to take, the decisions He wants you to make, and the way He wants you to live so that you are living holy and acceptable to Him.<\/p>\n

Whether or not it\u2019s God\u2019s will is not always easy to discern, but it is always good, acceptable, and perfect. You can trust that God<\/a> has your best <\/strong>interests at heart and that His plan for you is perfect, even when life crumbles around you.<\/p>\n

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Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

How to Know God\u2019s Will<\/span><\/h2>\n

When you look to answer the question, \u201cHow to know what God wants me to do,\u201d the only place to look is the Bible. The Bible is our instruction manual for a life that pleases God.\u00a0 Understanding who God is, the promises that He makes, and His expectations, all lead to the information that you need to understand His character. It\u2019s important <\/strong>to note that any promise God has made, has either been fulfilled or is yet to come. He is constant, doesn\u2019t change, and is reliable.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to believe that God inspired 40 men over 1500 years to write the Bible. Through the influence of the Holy Spirit, these men were divinely led to write in such a way that what they wrote was the perfect Word of God. In the context of the Holy Scriptures, inspiration means God-breathed. This means absolutely no errors or contradictions.<\/p>\n

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2 Timothy 3:16\u202d-\u202c17 All scripture is given by inspiration<\/a> of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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2 Peter 1:21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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God speaks to you through His Holy Word<\/a>.\u00a0 He will never <\/strong>guide us with anything that contradicts what He\u2019s written in His Word.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Understanding God\u2019s will is crucial to living a purposeful life. But how do you discern His plan for you? Let\u2019s take a look at a few ways to seek God\u2019s will.<\/p>\n

How to Seek God\u2019s Presence<\/span><\/h3>\n

There are many ways to learn how to do the will of God. Spend time in prayer and meditation to seek God\u2019s direction for your life. Read and study the Bible, and listen to the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit.\u00a0 Seek the presence of God. The way to do that is to seek Him with all your heart. So, in other words, look for Him.<\/p>\n

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Deuteronomy 4:29\u00a0 But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Matthew 7:7\u202d-\u202c8\u00a0 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Here are some steps to begin seeking the Lord:<\/p>\n

Pray and Meditate<\/strong> \u2013 Prayer is a conversation with God through Jesus Christ. God cannot look on sin and since we\u2019re all sinful creatures, He sent His Son Jesus Christ to be the sacrifice for our sins. Jesus paid our debt with His blood. When you pray to God through Jesus, God sees the blood, Jesus testifies that you are His, and God hears you.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Meditation is focused concentration on God and His Word. It\u2019s not new age \u201cOm Om.\u201d\u00a0 Think about a specific Scripture. Your goal is to understand it so that you can apply it in your life. The Biblical definition of meditation means to ponder or imagine so that you can understand it.\u00a0 Meditate on God\u2019s Word by focusing on it day and night.<\/p>\n

If you want to answer the question, \u201cHow do I know what God wants me to do?\u201d the only place to look is the Bible. #UnderstandingGod\u2019sWill #JoyfulLiving #MindfulLiving <\/a><\/span>Share on X<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; And in his law doth he meditate day and night.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Read and Study the Bible<\/strong> \u2013 Since God\u2019s Word is our handbook for daily living, we need to know what it says. There\u2019s a big difference between reading it like a book and studying it. You can do both. But to reason out the Scriptures begins with the\u00a0 understanding of who\u2019s talking, who the message is for, when it took place, and the circumstances under which the situation is taking place.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In my Praying Through the Storms Bible Study<\/a>, I use the SOAP Bible study method. SOAP is an acronym for scripture, observation, application, and prayer. It\u2019s a great method to dig into the meat of the verse.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can find many other methods of study. When you find one that you enjoy and that works for you is a matter of trial and error to see what you like.\u00a0 This course is a great lesson<\/a> on different Bible study methods.<\/p>\n

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How to know God\u2019s voice from your own<\/span><\/h3>\n

How do you know God is talking to you?\u00a0 While it would be great to hear God\u2019s voice when you have a tough decision to make, you can\u2019t audibly hear God\u2019s Word in the way He talked with Adam and Eve in the cool of the day or He spoke to Moses at the burning bush<\/a>. The main way that God talks to you is through His Word, but God does talk if you pay attention. Here are a couple of ways that\u2019s done:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pay Attention to His Promptings<\/strong> \u2013 Sometimes His prompts are referred to as your conscience, or that inner voice that acts as your moral filter.\u00a0 You\u2019ll receive prompts through the Holy Spirit in a variety of ways. As you pray, seek wisdom or guidance from the Lord, He may prompt you to a specific Bible verse to guide you. When you know what God\u2019s Word says, you\u2019ll have more clarity in the Scripture promptings.\u00a0 Add Bible study to your daily agenda to expose you to more Scriptures, and give God more to work with.<\/p>\n

Watch Your Circumstances<\/strong> \u2013 God speaks to you through the circumstances of your life. Whether it\u2019s the places He puts you, the situations you find yourself in, and the people He places in your life. These are all ways to help you discover His will.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I met my husband across the country from where I was raised. This wonderful man led me to the Lord and was instrumental in my healing after my illness and amputations.\u00a0 There\u2019s no doubt that God put us both where we needed to be to meet and start our lives together.<\/p>\n

Discern God\u2019s Voice<\/a> From Others<\/strong> \u2013 God speaks to our pastors to bring messages that He has laid on the pastor\u2019s heart. Have you ever wondered how your pastor knows exactly what you struggle with by the message he preaches?\u00a0 No, he\u2019s not in your head. He can\u2019t read your mind, but God can.\u00a0 God knows what\u2019s going on in your life, and He knows what you need to hear from the pulpit.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You may also hear God through the words and actions of others, besides your pastor. \u00a0 I\u2019m sure that you\u2019ve received a phone call or a visit when you needed some encouragement.\u00a0 God lays these messages on the hearts of His children when they need to receive help.\u00a0 Your Christian friends will offer wisdom as well.\u00a0 These words of encouragement come directly from the Lord<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Where to Seek Godly Counsel<\/span><\/h3>\n

Seek advice from spiritual leaders<\/a> and fellow believers who have experience in understanding God\u2019s will. Their wisdom and guidance can be invaluable. In those times when you struggle to know if it\u2019s God\u2019s will and you can\u2019t hear Him in your prayers, or find the answer in your Bible, Godly counsel from other spiritual leaders is a great resource for biblical wisdom.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ask for Advice from Spiritual Leaders<\/strong> \u2013 \u00a0 Throughout your life, you\u2019re at different levels of spiritual maturity<\/a>. As a new babe in Christ, you know very little about what God\u2019s Word says, let alone what you believe His will is for your life.\u00a0 Seek advice from your pastors, deacons, elders, and Titus 2 women<\/a> in the church. This gives you the perspective from their experience, not only in the Word of God but in their lives.\u00a0 It\u2019s important<\/strong> to always check advice against God\u2019s Word because the Word of God is the final Authority in every situation.<\/p>\n

Seek Help from Fellow Believers<\/strong> \u2013 Throughout our spiritual journey, there are times when we will need to seek spiritual advice from others. You\u2019ll find many other times when you can give spiritual advice to those less mature than you. This is why it\u2019s so important for us to have friendships with people of all ages and at different levels of spiritual maturity. <\/p>\n

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Obey God<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now that you have determined the steps for understanding God\u2019s will for your life, It\u2019s important <\/strong>to be obedient to that will. You could seek God\u2019s presence, listen to His voice, or seek other methods of Godly counsel, but if you don\u2019t obey God, you won\u2019t find the fulfillment that you seek. God wants you to know what His will is so that you can live it.\u00a0 When you align your life to God\u2019s will, that\u2019s when you\u2019ll find fulfillment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

When I found myself as a new quadruple amputee, the first thing I remember is praying this Scripture to God.<\/p>\n

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Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct thy paths.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

God allowed this circumstance, in my life.\u00a0 So it had to be His will. At the time, I didn\u2019t understand how or why it had happened.\u00a0 But I knew that to heal and follow Him in the next steps of my life,\u00a0 I had to be obedient.\u00a0 This Scripture in Proverbs tells you how.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Trust God<\/a> with all your heart.\u00a0 Don\u2019t try and analyze your situation to death, because you won\u2019t figure it out.\u00a0 God had a plan for my life.\u00a0 My job was to seek Him, acknowledge Him, and follow Him.\u00a0 Then He would guide me in my healing, to recreate a life entirely new from what I had planned. He has done all that.\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s pretty fascinating, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

Today,\u00a0 I give all honor and glory to my Heavenly Father for my beautiful life. Even though it\u2019s not what I would have anticipated for my future, I am grateful and happy.<\/p>\n

What you might consider to be the worst experience, was for my good and God\u2019s glory.\u00a0 I found and followed His will.\u00a0 By God\u2019s wonderful grace, I live \u201cOne Exceptional Life\u201d where, in true form with 2 Corinthians 1:4, God comforted me in my tribulations so that I can comfort, and encourage others in theirs. God revealed what His plan was for my life \u2013 To help women rediscover God\u2019s joy and peace amid the trials of life by becoming more intentional with God.<\/p>\n

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2 Corinthians 1:3\u202d-\u202c4 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Bonus<\/span><\/h2>\n

When getting to know the Lord, seeking His presence, and hearing His voice,\u00a0use this handy checklist for 15 simple ideas of \u201cthings to do\u201d that will strengthen your relationship with the Lord.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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  3. Hang your checklist<\/strong> somewhere handy like the fridge.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Here\u2019s a sneak peek of your printable checklist:<\/p>\n

    Your Turn<\/span><\/h2>\n

    What has been your best advice for how to know God\u2019s will for a fulfilled life? Share in a comment below!<\/p>\n

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