What is God’s Will for me?
Does God have a particular course of action in mind for me or do I cooperate with God to create possibilities?
Often we assume that God’s will is a singular “right” path to be discovered, rather than something God and I create together. This question is significant because it addresses agency. Do we have any control over our actions and consequences?
Each situation differs. There are times God has certain action in mind, we can often know these from the instructions and principles found in the Bible. God doesn't just care about what we do, but about who we are and how we love.
I believe there are also times when we cooperate with God to create possibilities? There could be multiple wise ways to engage a situation that, depending on my choice, could lead to a variety of outcomes.
God gives us choices. Sometimes we get to choose between a variety of great options. He wants us to bring our skills, desires, experience, intuition and personality (all these things that make us unique) to bear on the situation.
There are numerous examples of both (a desired action, or collaborative work) in the Bible. I encourage you to identify a few from both categories, and let me know about a couple of the examples you find.
This may be a paradigm shift in how you think about God and "God's will."
Could it be that God wants to use your personality and gifts and the way you think to fulfill God’s purposes, God’s mission?
If we could embrace this, the creativity and reach of God’s mission and kingdom would be limitless. What if God had a person like you placed in every segment of society, ready to respond to his lead, and utilize all of what God’s given them to use for his glory?
Let the doctor heal & the janitor clean for His glory.
Let the teacher teach & the parent love for His glory.
Let the pastor lead, & the manager oversee for His glory.
Let the bus driver drive & the musician play for His glory.
Let the barista brew & the grandparents spoil the grandkids for his glory.
Amen.
Sincerely,
Pastor Nate Wiebe