Insights
Seeking and Aligning with God’s Will
🤔 God has a personal interest in individuals and has a purpose, plan, and desire for their lives.
💡 God has a purpose, plan, and will for our lives, and we can be sure of it by seeking His guidance and aligning ourselves with His predestined will.
🙏 As followers of Jesus, it is important to constantly seek and ask for God’s will in every situation we encounter, trusting that He has a specific plan and purpose for our lives.
🌟 Every aspect of our life is scrutinized by the will of God, as He has already chosen the best route for us, taking into account our past and future circumstances.
🤔 The decisions we make have lifelong consequences, so it is important to seek God’s direction and help in making wise choices.
🙏 God will not keep a secret from you when you want to do the right thing, He will show you what to do every time.
💡 “The wisest decision you can make is to want God’s will in your life and be willing to change whatever needs to be changed.”
🩸 “It’s the blood of Jesus that cleanses us from sin, that makes us one of His children.”
The Importance of Prayer and Scripture
🙏 “Prayer was the secret to everything.” – Dr. Charles Stanley emphasizes the importance of prayer in seeking God’s will.
📖 “If it’s consistent with the will of God, it’ll be consistent with the Word of God.” – Dr. Charles Stanley highlights the correlation between God’s will and His Word, suggesting that Scripture serves as a guide for discerning God’s approval.
Summary
TLDR: The key idea of the video is to seek God’s will, align our actions with His Word, and trust in His plan for our lives to experience peace, make wise decisions, and avoid regret and unrest.
- 🙏 Seek God’s will in every situation, focusing on His plan and purpose for your life, and not on others’ opinions or potential outcomes.
1.1 God has a plan, purpose, and desire for each individual’s life, and it is important to consider where one stands in relation to God’s will.
1.2 We can be sure of God’s will and purpose for our lives, as He has a plan and a purpose for each of us, and when we are walking in His will, whatever He allows is for our good.
1.3 God’s will can be understood through His predestined, moral, desired, circumstantial, and immediate will, and as followers of Jesus, we should seek His will in every situation.
1.4 When faced with decisions about job, morals, and money, focus on God’s will rather than others’ opinions or potential outcomes.
- 🙏 Every aspect of our life is under God’s will, so we must seek His guidance and make wise choices that align with His Word to have a lasting impact on others.
2.1 Every aspect of our life is under God’s will, including our past, present, and future, as He knows us perfectly and has a plan for us regardless of our circumstances.
2.2 Confirming God’s will involves determining if a decision aligns with the Word of God and if it is a wise choice.
2.3 Consider the consequences of your decisions, as there are always unavoidable consequences, whether they are good or not.
2.4 Your relationship with God determines whether you are living in His will or not, and every moment of your life has an impact on others.
2.5 God has a will for our lives that we must seek and ask for guidance in making decisions, as our choices have lasting consequences and should not be made without His direction and help.
- 🔑 Having genuine peace and right timing is crucial when making decisions, as it indicates that you are on the right path and God will guide you.
3.1 Consider the importance of genuine peace and right timing when making decisions, as every decision has consequences that can be either fantastic or costly.
3.2 When seeking God’s will, having a sense of peace and quietness in your spirit, without doubts or irritation, indicates that you are on the right path and God will guide you.
3.3 Growing up without a father drove the speaker to God at a young age, where he learned the importance of prayer and listening to God’s guidance.
- 🙏 Aligning our actions with God’s will brings peace, so before making decisions, consult God and the Bible to ensure alignment and expose areas of disobedience.
4.1 If our actions align with the will of God, they will align with the Word of God and bring us peace.
4.2 Before making a decision, ask God and consult the Word of God to ensure it aligns with His will, as the Bible can provide guidance on any subject and expose areas of disobedience.
- 🙏 Live a life of obedience to God’s Word, aligning our actions with our identity as followers of Jesus, trusting that God’s plan for our lives is the best.
5.1 Does my actions, language, dress, and responses fit who I am as a follower of Jesus Christ?
5.2 Does my behavior align with my identity as a follower of Jesus and God’s plan for my life?
5.3 If we are walking in God’s will, our actions and behavior will align with who we claim to be, and inconsistency in our conduct is the biggest hindrance to our Christian testimony and influence.
5.4 Live a life of obedience to God’s Word, making decisions that honor Him and trusting that He will protect and care for you because He loves you and has the best plan for your life.
- 🙏 Trust God and strive to be obedient to Him, as decisions made without His guidance can lead to regret and unrest, while aligning your actions with His will can bring rewards and peace.
6.1 People often turn to drugs and alcohol to cover up something in their hearts, but we must answer the question for ourselves and strive to be obedient to God, as decisions made without God’s guidance can lead to lifelong unrest and regret.
6.2 God has your best interests in mind and works to guide you towards making the right decisions, but if you ignore Him, there will be consequences, so it’s important to consider whether your actions align with God’s will and if you can expect to be rewarded for them.
6.3 Trust God with your daily decisions just as you trust Him with your eternal salvation.
- 🙏 Surrender your life to Jesus, become a child of God, and make decisions with Him to be sure of God’s will and avoid a life of disobedience and rebellion.
7.1 God is always willing to step into your life and guide you in the right direction, no matter how much time has passed, as long as you are willing to surrender and seek His will.
7.2 To be sure of God’s will, one must surrender their life to Jesus, become a child of God, and make decisions together with Him, as rejecting His Son will lead to a life of disobedience and rebellion with consequences.
- 🙏 The blood of Jesus cleanses us from sin and makes us one of His children, so surrender your life to Him every day.
