This is so very beautiful: that we were created for God’s glory and His pleasure. What an amazing thing, what a high purpose! That we should please the God of all things. Because of this, we were made to know the will of God. His vocational will might be for you to go into full-time ministry, or to be a full-time parent and homemaker, or to start your own business. Is any one thing holier than the other? No, because the work that God has for you to do is holy because He wills it. Your work becomes an expression of the glory of God. Look at the way His…

According to Dr. Gary Friesen in his book Decision Making and the Will of God, the apostle Paul commonly used several steps when reaching decisions about next steps in his ministry. You can apply these steps to your own decision-making process when you’re seeking the will of God. Steps in Paul’s Decision-Making Process According to Dr. Friesen, Paul’s decision-making process consisted of the 5 Ps: Purpose, Priorities, Plans, Prayer and Perservance. Purpose: Paul’s purposes were based on God’s moral law and will. Your purpose may be to bring the gospel to people, to raise your kids in a loving environment, to start a business. Whatever it is, let your purpose…

Image via Wikipedia In the days of the old sailing ships, the most important single bit of equipment on board was the mariner’s compass. And when we set off on our spiritual journey, we need a spiritual compass to keep us on the path towards home in spite of our confusion, failure, and sin. Our compass does include our conscience, but is not limited to that. Good thing; in this fallen world, our conscience can be a an untrustworthy guide! True north is only maintained by the Word of God and prayer, the spiritual compass of our life. Use the spiritual compass to enter into a personal relationship with God…