What does God want from me???

[Guest Pictures of Egypt]

Okay... I have been really struggling with this issue for a long time now. Through a series of trials, I have been trying to pursue God's will for my life, but I seem to be going around in circles. What am I doing wrong?

[Dad Ernie]

Okay...  I have been really struggling with this issue for a long time now.  Through a series of trials, I have been trying to pursue God's will for my life, but I seem to be going around in circles.  What am I doing wrong?

Greetings P.O.E.

Have you read the book of Job? I suspect your trials do not compare with his. I know my current trials are not. Trials produce perseverance and perseverance produces faith and faith produces hope - I think that is the way it goes, so just rejoice that God thinks enough of you to get rid of the dross and make you into a fine vessel in which He can find habitation.

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

[Guest Pictures of Egypt]

Okay...

[AFaceInTheCrowd]

Be Still and Listen

By Darryl (Bloodbought)

Dear Lord in heaven,

hear me this day.

what is your will for me?

This I humbly pray.

Is it to feed the hungry,

clothe the bare?

To visit the sick

and those in despair?

To be a light

for the blind to see?

Or to help break the bonds,

and set the captives free?

To comfort the widows,

and the fatherless too?

I ask thee dear Lord,

"What am I to do?"

To wipe the tears

from a loved one's face?

Or help the homeless

to find their place?

To lend a hand

to my brother in need?

To share the Gospel?

To plant the seed?

"What is your will?"

"What am I missing?"

Then a voice from heaven,

"Be still and listen."

"Why trouble your heart?"

"Your faith is not dead."

"My will for you,

you've already said."

[nebula]

That's a good word, bloodbought!

I also caught your sig line. Very appropriate!

Ask not what the LORD can do for you but ask what can you do for the LORD.

Hey, Pictures!

Have you considered that you just might be asking the wrong question?

I mean, "God's will for my life" is very broad.

In Scripture, it states that God's will for every man's life is to be saved.

Likewise, Jesus' last command to His disciples was to go out and make more disciples.

Now, if you are looking for God's will as some final goal for a career or ministry, chances are best this revelation will not be dropped on your lap. I know how frustrating thi scan be. I prayed for years for direction in my own life and got nowhere.

Quite often, or should I say, most often, we are directed as we move. People who do great things for the Kingdom of God do those things out of just what they happen to be doing.

If your question is about what ministry or what career you should pursue, it is best to look at the here and now rather than the end result.

As for ministry, are you prone to evangelism? counselling? teaching?

Is there a group of people your heart is drawn towards? Youth? Pregnancy homes for women who chose not to abort but need help? world missions?

Is there a ministry your church is involved in that you can help out with?

Or, as bloodbought mentioned, just ministering to those next to you is pleasing unto the Lord!

As for career, find what you are good at and where your talents lie, and see if you can work towards something that fits, even if it means returning to school.

For me, where I belonged as a career I was not ready for for many years, just due to my having a severe emotional instability condition. When that had been dealt with enough, my direction became more clear and I was able to take the beginning steps to head in that direction. But those years before were indeed stressful and painful (in terms of seeking direction). I realize now that there was nothing I could have done during those times to "have God's will revealed." I had to be in the position to be willing to receive what that direction indeed was. I never could have done this 10 years ago!

So, basically, just keep seeking to build your relationship with the Lord and develop fruit (godly character) in your life and minister in whatever little way you can to whomever you come in contact with and maybe be a part of some ministry around you. My experience tells me that none of this will be a diversion from where you need to be, and chances are it may help lead you to where you need to be heading.

OK?

[Leonard]

Proverbs: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths."

In other words, once you've done these things, do whatever you want, because HE IS DIRECTING YOUR PATHS.

[Dad Ernie]

Proverbs:  "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths."

In other words, once you've done these things, do whatever you want, because HE IS DIRECTING YOUR PATHS.

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I can't say I agree with the above highlited portion. We are to seek His Kingdom and His Righteousness, then will we receive what we need. A Christian needs to know the "Word of God" and only then can they have any assurance when the "spirit" speaks to them. We are to "test the spirits to see if they are of God". We can't do this unless we KNOW the Word of God.

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

[Abigailwc]

Okay...  I have been really struggling with this issue for a long time now.  Through a series of trials, I have been trying to pursue God's will for my life, but I seem to be going around in circles.  What am I doing wrong?

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Trust in Him. If you are doing something wrong, God will show you. If you are not, there is a purpose for your actual situation. Stay in close fellowship with Him and know that God is in control. Rest in Him.