How do I identify God’s will for my life?

Identifying God’s will for your life is as easy as opening the Bible. But is it really that easy?

As a matter of fact, it is. God’s final word contains everything we need to know Christ and live for Him.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV)

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

The written word of God contains God’s will for your life. Here are some examples:

• He wants us to repent of our sins and come to Christ (John 6:40).
• He wants us to grow in our sanctification and live a sexually pure life (1 Thessalonians 4:3).
• He desires us to live a life always rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks for everything (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
• He calls us to love Him with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew 22:37-39).
• He commands us to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with Him (Micah 6:8).
• He urges us to abstain from sinful desires that wage war against our soul (1 Peter 2:11).
• He wants us to go and make disciples of all nations, sharing the gospel and baptizing them in His name (Matthew 28:19-20).

Christians should never say, “I don’t know God’s will for my life.” God’s will is not hidden from us, as if we were blindfolded in a dark room.

We are instructed to conduct ourselves as believers with God’s word in our thoughts, words, acts, and deeds.

If you want to discover God’s plan for your life, start by reading and applying the scriptures consistently, patiently, and diligently.