How to know God’s will for your life

“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” (1 Thess. 5:16-18 NLT)

How to find God’s will for your life

This is the biggest question often asked by new Christians. They usually expect the answer to be about finding the right job or vocation that God has for them—around their talents, gifting, or skill set. But even though these things are good and even important, they are not God’s will, which is not a career path but rather about the posture of your heart no matter what you do. Notice that the verse at the top of the page concerning God’s will is about being joyful, continuing constantly in prayer, and being thankful, no matter what you do. And the following verse explains what is good and what God requires from each of us.  

“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8 ESV)

And, in case you still are wondering

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” (Col. 3:17 NIV)

And finally

I have discovered that if you consistently do what the following verse says, everything you need to know and to follow God’s perfect will just falls into place, including receiving all the provision you need for it. It’s a wonderful and powerful promise.

 “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” (Matt. 6:33 NLT)

Therefore

“He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them.” (2 Cor. 5:15 NLT)