How Can I Know God's Will

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? How Can I Know Gods Will?
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? How Can I Know Gods Will? ? Why Do I Do What
I Dont Want to Do?
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? How Can I Know Gods Will? ? Why Do I Do What
I Dont Want to Do? ? How Long Should I Keep
Praying?
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Have you ever wanted to be young again?
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Have you ever wanted to be young again?
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Do you remember how easy the questions were in
life when you were young?
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Where do butterflies come from?
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As time progresses, so does the difficulty of
the questions.
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FUTURE
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FUTURE
? What college should I attend?
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FUTURE
? What college should I attend? ? Who should I
marry?
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FUTURE
? What college should I attend? ? Who should I
marry? ? What career should I choose?
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FUTURE
? What college should I attend? ? Who should I
marry? ? What career should I choose? ? Where
should I live?
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FUTURE
? What college should I attend? ? Who should I
marry? ? What career should I choose? ? Where
should I live? ? What job should I choose?
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? Why did my parents divorce?
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? Why did my parents divorce? ? Why did my
husband die?
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? Why did my parents divorce? ? Why did my
husband die? ? Why did my wife leave me?
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? Why did my parents divorce? ? Why did my
husband die? ? Why did my wife leave me? ? Why
did my business fail?
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? Why did my parents divorce? ? Why did my
husband die? ? Why did my wife leave me? ? Why
did my business fail? ? Why cant I have
children?
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? Why did my parents divorce? ? Why did my
husband die? ? Why did my wife leave me? ? Why
did my business fail? ? Why cant I have
children? ? Why cant I find someone to love me?
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present
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present
? What is the point in life?
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present
? What is the point in life? ? How can I know
Gods will?
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present
? What is the point in life? ? How can I know
Gods will? ? How can I know what God
wants me to do with my life?
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Life is a series of
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Life is a series of
Choices
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Life is a series of
Choices
Decisions
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Nobody wants to live his or her life with
regrets.
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Nobody wants to live his or her life with
regrets.
God wants us to live
life without regrets too!
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Nobody wants to live his or her life with
regrets.
God wants us to live
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life without regrets too!
SO, How do we do it
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Be very careful then how you live, not as
unwise but as wise, making the most of every
opportunity, because the days are evil.
Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what
the Lords will is.
Ephesians 517
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God Has Given Us 3 Things.
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God Has Given Us 3 Things.
an operators manualThats the Bible
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God Has Given Us 3 Things.
an operators manualThats the
Bible dash-board gaugesThats our conscience
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God Has Given Us 3 Things.
an operators manualThats the
Bible dash-board gaugesThats our conscience
a personal guide Which is the Holy Spirit
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God Has Given Us 3 Things.
an operators manualThats the
Bible dash-board gaugesThats our conscience
a personal guide Which is the Holy Spirit
God wants to guide you more than you even want to
be guided.
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We misread Ephesians 517 in two ways
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We misread Ephesians 517 in two ways
Ephesians 517
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We misread Ephesians 517 in two ways
Be very careful then how you live, not as unwise
but as wise, making the most of every
opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore
do not be foolish, but find what the Lords will
is.
Ephesians 517
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We misread Ephesians 517 in two ways
Be very careful then how you live, not as unwise
but as wise, making the most of every
opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore
do not be foolish, but find what the Lords will
is for me.
Ephesians 517
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PITFALLS OF the fallacy
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PITFALLS OF the fallacy
? Problematic
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PITFALLS OF the fallacy
? Problematic ? Objectivity
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PITFALLS OF the fallacy
? Problematic ? Objectivity ? Stress
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PITFALLS OF the fallacy
? Problematic ? Objectivity ? Stress ?
Discouragement
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PITFALLS OF the fallacy
? Problematic ? Objectivity ? Stress ?
Discouragement ? Inhibits creativity
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
1. Its not a feeling
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
1. Its not a feeling
The heart is deceitful.
Jeremiah 179
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
1. Its not a feeling
All the ways of a man are clean in his own
sight, but the LORD weighs the motives.
Proverbs 162
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
1. Its not a feeling
Pitfalls of Knowing Gods Will through Emotions
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
1. Its not a feeling
? False confidence
Pitfalls of Knowing Gods Will through Emotions
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
1. Its not a feeling
? False confidence ? Indecision
Pitfalls of Knowing Gods Will through Emotions
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
1. Its not a feeling
? False confidence ? Indecision ? Irreproachable
Pitfalls of Knowing Gods Will through Emotions
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
1. Its not a feeling
? False confidence ? Indecision ?
Irreproachable ? No wisdom
Pitfalls of Knowing Gods Will through Emotions
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
1. Its not a feeling
? False confidence ? Indecision ?
Irreproachable ? No wisdom ? Promotes
irresponsibility
Pitfalls of Knowing Gods Will through Emotions
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
1. Its not a feeling
? False confidence ? Indecision ?
Irreproachable ? No wisdom ? Promotes
irresponsibility ? No ownership to failure
Pitfalls of Knowing Gods Will through Emotions
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
1. Its not a formula
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
1. Its not a formula
Pitfalls
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
1. Its not a formula
? Promotes pride
Pitfalls
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
1. Its not a formula
? Promotes pride ? Precludes a new thing
Pitfalls
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
1. Its not a formula
? Promotes pride ? Precludes a new thing ?
Prevents prayerfulness
Pitfalls
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
1. Its not a formula
? Promotes pride ? Precludes a new thing ?
Prevents prayerfulness ? Produces frustration
Pitfalls
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
Gods will is not a closed system. It is dynamic.
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
Gods will is not a closed system. It is dynamic.
Gods will is not always an issue of choosing A
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
Far more freedom in Gods will than you realize
Gods will is not a closed system. It is dynamic.
Gods will is not always an issue of choosing A
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
Far more freedom in Gods will than you realize
Gods will is not a closed system. It is dynamic.
Gods will is not always an issue of choosing A
Many times, Gods will will be A to Z
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
3. Its a relationship
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
3. Its a relationship
? Its not rules, its relationship
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
3. Its a relationship
? Its not rules, its relationship ? Its not a
life map, its a life style
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
3. Its a relationship
? Its not rules, its relationship ? Its not a
life map, its a life style
God has invited you into this wonderful
friendship with His Son, Jesus Christ,
1 Corinthians 19
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I. WHAT IS GODS WILL?
3. Its a relationship
? Its not rules, its relationship ? Its not a
life map, its a life style
but I called you friends, for all things that I
have heard from my Father I have made known to
you.
John 1514
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Focus on God not guidance.
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Focus on God not guidance.
So how do I know Gods will?
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Focus on God not guidance.
So how do I know Gods will?
KEYS
Gods will is to carry out His purpose.
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Focus on God not guidance.
So how do I know Gods will?
KEYS
Gods purpose for man was intimacy with Him.
Gods will is to carry out His purpose.
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I

• ADMIT THE RELATIONSHIP IS BROKEN

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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I

• ADMIT THE RELATIONSHIP IS BROKEN

• Created in Gods image

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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I

• ADMIT THE RELATIONSHIP IS BROKEN

• Created in Gods image
• Knew Gods plan

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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I

• ADMIT THE RELATIONSHIP IS BROKEN

• Created in Gods image
• Knew Gods plan
• Obedient to Gods plan

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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I

• ADMIT THE RELATIONSHIP IS BROKEN

• Created in Gods image
• Knew Gods plan
• Obedient to Gods plan
• Thankful for Gods provisions

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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I

• ADMIT THE RELATIONSHIP IS BROKEN

• Created in Gods image
• Knew Gods plan
• Obedient to Gods plan
• Thankful for Gods provisions
• Fulfulling Gods purpose

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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I

• ADMIT THE RELATIONSHIP IS BROKEN

• Created in Gods image
• Knew Gods plan
• Obedient to Gods plan
• Thankful for Gods provisions
• Fulfulling Gods purpose
• Reflecting Gods glory

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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
2. ADMIT THAT I NEED GUIDANCE
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
2. ADMIT THAT I NEED GUIDANCE
right and teaches them His way.
Psalm 259
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
3. ASK
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
3. ASK
If you want to know what God really wants you to
do, ask Him and Hell gladly tell you. Hes
always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom
to all who ask Him but be sure that you really
expect Him to tell you. If you dont ask in
faith dont expect the Lord to give you any solid
answer.
James 15-6
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
3. ASK
EXPECT GOD TO ANSWER
Hebrews 116
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
4. LISTEN FOR GODS RESPONSE
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
4. LISTEN FOR GODS RESPONSE
God speaks to us throughHis Word
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
4. LISTEN FOR GODS RESPONSE
God speaks to us throughHis Word
In the Bible God tells us His purpose
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
4. LISTEN FOR GODS RESPONSE
God speaks to us throughHis Word
In the Bible God tells us His purpose
? Restore mans relationship with Him.
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
4. LISTEN FOR GODS RESPONSE
God speaks to us throughHis Word
In the Bible God tells us His purpose
? Restore mans relationship with Him. ? Restore
mans image with His.
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
4. LISTEN FOR GODS RESPONSE
God speaks to us throughHis Word
In the Bible God tells us His purpose
? Restore mans relationship with Him. ? Restore
mans image with His. ? Restore mans obedience
to Him.
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
4. LISTEN FOR GODS RESPONSE
God speaks to us throughHis Word
In the Bible God tells us His purpose
? Restore mans relationship with Him. ? Restore
mans image with His. ? Restore mans obedience
to Him. ? Restore mans ability to glorify God.
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
4. LISTEN FOR GODS RESPONSE
God speaks to us throughHis Word
In the Bible God tells us His purpose
? Restore mans relationship with Him. ? Restore
mans image with His. ? Restore mans obedience
to Him. ? Restore mans ability to glorify God. ?
Restore mans ability to do good works.
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GODS WILL is the process by which God
accomplishes His purpose in the world.
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GODS WILL is the process by which God
accomplishes His purpose in the world.
? Salvation
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GODS WILL is the process by which God
accomplishes His purpose in the world.
? Salvation ? Sanctification
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GODS WILL is the process by which God
accomplishes His purpose in the world.
? Salvation ? Sanctification ? Spirit-Controlled
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GODS WILL is the process by which God
accomplishes His purpose in the world.
? Salvation ? Sanctification ? Spirit-Controlled ?
Submission
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GODS WILL is the process by which God
accomplishes His purpose in the world.
? Salvation ? Sanctification ? Spirit-Controlled ?
Submission ? Suffering
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GODS WILL is the process by which God
accomplishes His purpose in the world.
? Salvation ? Sanctification ? Spirit-Controlled ?
Submission ? Suffering ? Serve
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GODS WILL is the process by which God
accomplishes His purpose in the world.
? Salvation ? Sanctification ? Spirit-Controlled ?
Submission ? Suffering ? Serve ? Say Thanks
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
4. LISTEN FOR GODS RESPONSE
God speaks to us through
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
4. LISTEN FOR GODS RESPONSE
God speaks to us through
? His word
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
4. LISTEN FOR GODS RESPONSE
God speaks to us through
? His word ? Teachers
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
4. LISTEN FOR GODS RESPONSE
God speaks to us through
? His word ? Teachers ? Godly lives
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
4. LISTEN FOR GODS RESPONSE
God speaks to us through
? His word ? Teachers ? Godly lives ?
Circumstances
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
4. LISTEN FOR GODS RESPONSE
God speaks to us through
? His word ? Teachers ? Godly lives ?
Circumstances ? Prayer (Psalm 13923)
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
4. LISTEN FOR GODS RESPONSE
God speaks to us through
? His word ? Teachers ? Godly lives ?
Circumstances ? Prayer (Psalm 13923) ? The Holy
Spirit (John 14 26 John 1613)
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
5. TRUST GOD WHEN I DONT UNDERSTAND
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
5. TRUST GOD WHEN I DONT UNDERSTAND
God speaks to us through
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
5. TRUST GOD WHEN I DONT UNDERSTAND
God speaks to us through
All things work together for good to those who
love God, to those who are called according to
His purpose.
Romans 828
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
5. TRUST GOD WHEN I DONT UNDERSTAND
Let me give you three errors to avoid
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
5. TRUST GOD WHEN I DONT UNDERSTAND
Let me give you three errors to avoid
Dont be
? Fatalistic
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
5. TRUST GOD WHEN I DONT UNDERSTAND
Let me give you three errors to avoid
Dont be
? Fatalistic ? Frustrated
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
5. TRUST GOD WHEN I DONT UNDERSTAND
Let me give you three errors to avoid
Dont be
? Fatalistic ? Frustrated ? Fearful
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
5. TRUST GOD WHEN I DONT UNDERSTAND
Let me give you three errors to avoid
Dont be
? Fatalistic ? Frustrated ? Fearful of
? change ? commitment ? criticism
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
6. ACT ON WHAT I ALREADY KNOW TO DO
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II. HOW TO KNOW GODS WILL?
If I want to know Gods will, I
6. ACT ON WHAT I ALREADY KNOW TO DO
TAKE THE FIRST STEP