This question poses a challenge for many of us. Therefore, there are many conflicting beliefs about the true nature of God’s will. In theory, we can agree that God’s will is not based on intuition, reason, human feelings, or human desires, although they may occasionally play a role. Many of us become confused and tangled in reason, intuitions, and human feelings and desires in practicing and living God’s will.
A balanced Christian faith requires a harmonious blend of reason and revelation. Joshua, despite his extraordinary faith that allowed him to halt the moon and sun, still had to find a balance between faith and reason in his relationship with God. In Isaiah 1:18, God invites His children to reason together with Him. God’s will is a topic with a lot to discuss, but self-denial and alignment play a vital role in our comprehension and practice of God’s will.
Jesus said, ‘‘For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.’’ (John 6:38). Jesus and the Apostles frequently spoke about the necessity of completely surrendering oneself. This step marks the starting point of aligning one’s life with God’s will. There’s a specific state of consciousness we need to aim for. If we continue to prioritize our own desires and seek personal gains, our theological beliefs will reflect a self-centered mindset. When we realize that our purpose is to live for God and not ourselves, God’s supernatural power unlocks opportunities to rely on Him.
The state of self-denial naturally leads us to the next step of practicing God’s will – alignment. Aligning means being in line with God’s plans for your life. God always finds His way in us when we die to self. The devil’s tactic is to distract us with worldly desires and keep us away from God’s plan. Once we surrender ourselves, he loses a firm grip on us. The act of self-denial compels us to align reason, intuition, desires, and feelings with God’s will. By gearing our state of consciousness to live for God instead of ourselves, and by serving God rather than our flesh, the Holy Spirit supernaturally shifts our mindset to seek God’s will for us.
The fact is, it’s easier said than done. Many theologies promote the pursuit of personal fulfillment, wealth, worldly success, and material blessings. In our distracted world, where self-love is prevalent, it requires courage to stand firm, seek God’s will, and live to please Him. My prayer is that we let go of our selfish desires and fully align ourselves with God’s plans, living and carrying out His will. Ephesians 5:15-17.
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