11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the
LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a
future. (Jeremiah 29:11
God has a plan for your life…
But the question is?
Do you understand God’s Will for your life?
Have you being able to discover and embrace it?
There are principles (laws) that guides towards finding
God’s Will concerning any matter in your life—whether marriage, business,
ministry, finance etc.
Here
are Some Powerful Lessons you must keep in mind as you seeking God’s Will
·
Don’t
decide or take action before seeking God’s Will. Follow divine order!
·
Don’t make
decisions based on your feelings.
·
The Will
of God is not about what you like or what you want; it is about God’s thoughts
and plan for your life.
·
The Will
of God does not bring confusion; it brings conviction and peace of mind.
·
Don’t make
decisions based on people’s opinion or world trend or system.
·
To learn
and understand the Will of God you must renew your mind in the Word of God.
·
Never be
in a hurry. If you can’t wait upon the Lord then forget about the Will of God.
·
The Word
of God (Bible) is the Will of God. When you are a doer of the written word, God
will begin to reveal His specific word concerning you.
·
To know
God’s Will you must surrender your will and trust He is faithful and good and
that His Will for your life is what is best for you.
·
There is a
way that seems right unto a man, but the end there of are the way of death.
·
All that
glitters are not gold. Seek God’s Will even in the face of opportunity.
·
If you
want to know God’s will for your life, you must set your affection on things
above and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
·
Developing
a close relationship with God through the Word of God and prayer is the
foundation to knowing God’s Will for your life.
·
To know
God’s Will you must purify your heart.
·
The Will
of God operates by God’s timing. Every Revelation from God has time.
·
Obedience
to God on little things will lead you into deep things of God.
·
The Will
of God comes bit by bit, piece by piece and chapter by chapter. Take one step
at a time. He that is faithful in small will be faithful in much.
·
The Will
of God will bring glory to God and advance His Kingdom and not to satisfy your
lust.
·
The Will
of God is not about what you will gain; but it is about what you will give.
Selfishness is an enemy of the Will of God.
·
God’s Will
also reveals God’s way. Don’t follow the Will of God your own way.
·
Never act
or decide on anything when God is silent or you are not cleared about. Keep
waiting.
·
The Will
of God reveals the character of God (e.g. love, holiness e.t.c.)
·
The Will
of God does not put you under pressure; not cause you to be tormented with
fear.
·
Follow the
law of first mention.
·
The Will
of God is irrevocable and without repentance.
As you follow these rules, you will avoid making mistakes
in finding God’s Will for your life.
Rufus E. Yamoah
Leadership Trainer
