HOW TO DISCOVER GOD'S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE (7 OF 12)
by Jim Perdue
Scripture: Acts 9:1-25
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How to Discover God's Will for Your Life (7 of 12)
Series: Foundations: What Every Christian Ought to Know
Jim Perdue
Acts 9:1-25
For several weeks now on Sunday mornings we've been talking about some essentials of the Christian faith. Today, I want to talk to you about a topic that has caused a lot of confusion among Christians, How to Discover God's Will for Your Life. And today, we are going to look at the story of Paul in the book of Acts. Find Acts 9 in your Bible.
I have had so many conversations with well-meaning followers of Jesus who genuinely want to know what God wants them to do but they just can't seem to figure it out. Have you ever been there before?
Today, I'm going to give you a framework where you can discover God's will for your life. And I'm making a big assumption up front. I'm assuming that you want to know God's will and if you discover it, you'll obey it. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight your paths." (ON SCREEN)
I don't know about you, but I don't just want to discover God's will for my life, I want to do God's will for my life. You will never be more fulfilled, you will never be closer to the Lord, and you will never be more productive in your Christian life then when you are obeying God's will. READ Acts 9:1-6 - PRAY
*I read an article this week on CNBC.com about one of the greatest struggles among the younger generation. In fact, this specific therapist says she has uncovered their number one complaint. They call this problem, "Decision Fatigue." Tess Brigham is a licensed therapist and she has noticed a dominant theme over the last five years. Her patients say, "I have too many choices and I can't decide what to do. What if I make the wrong choice?" In his book, The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz says that people are more likely to regret their decision if they have too many optio ...
Series: Foundations: What Every Christian Ought to Know
Jim Perdue
Acts 9:1-25
For several weeks now on Sunday mornings we've been talking about some essentials of the Christian faith. Today, I want to talk to you about a topic that has caused a lot of confusion among Christians, How to Discover God's Will for Your Life. And today, we are going to look at the story of Paul in the book of Acts. Find Acts 9 in your Bible.
I have had so many conversations with well-meaning followers of Jesus who genuinely want to know what God wants them to do but they just can't seem to figure it out. Have you ever been there before?
Today, I'm going to give you a framework where you can discover God's will for your life. And I'm making a big assumption up front. I'm assuming that you want to know God's will and if you discover it, you'll obey it. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight your paths." (ON SCREEN)
I don't know about you, but I don't just want to discover God's will for my life, I want to do God's will for my life. You will never be more fulfilled, you will never be closer to the Lord, and you will never be more productive in your Christian life then when you are obeying God's will. READ Acts 9:1-6 - PRAY
*I read an article this week on CNBC.com about one of the greatest struggles among the younger generation. In fact, this specific therapist says she has uncovered their number one complaint. They call this problem, "Decision Fatigue." Tess Brigham is a licensed therapist and she has noticed a dominant theme over the last five years. Her patients say, "I have too many choices and I can't decide what to do. What if I make the wrong choice?" In his book, The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz says that people are more likely to regret their decision if they have too many optio ...
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