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How Can I Know the Will of God For My Life? Proverbs 3:5-6 Slide 2 The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Slide 3 The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 Ephesians 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Slide 4 The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 I Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Slide 5 The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 Psalms 143:10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. Slide 6 The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 Gods will can be known and understood: Knowing Gods will Understanding Gods will Doing Gods will Slide 7 The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 Ephesians 6:6 As the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. Slide 8 The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 I.Trust Trust in the Lord with all your heart Trust: To lean with the full body, To rest your full weight upon Trust Him with lifes circumstances Trust Him with your family Trust Him with your health Trust Him with your wealth Trust Him with your future Slide 9 The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 I.Trust Trust in the Lord with all your heart II.Lean Lean not on your own understanding Lean: To rest on something for partial support Slide 10 The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 I.Trust Trust in the Lord with all your heart II.Lean Lean not on your own understanding Jeremiah 9:23,24 Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD. Slide 11 The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 I.Trust Trust in the Lord with all your heart II.Lean Lean not on your own understanding III.Understanding Lean not on your own understanding Understanding is the decision making ability that God has given us James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God Slide 12 The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 I.Trust Trust in the Lord with all your heart II.Lean Lean not on your own understanding III.Understanding Lean not on your own understanding IV.Acknowledge In all your ways acknowledge Him Acknowledge: To know deeply and intimately Slide 13 The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 I.Trust Trust in the Lord with all your heart II.Lean Lean not on your own understanding III.Understanding Lean not on your own understanding IV.Acknowledge In all your ways acknowledge Him V.Direct KJV / He shall direct thy paths ESV / He will make your paths straight God takes personal responsibility to make your path straight Slide 14 The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 Here is how God works: Know me Spend time with me Put me first in every area of your life God will make your path straight!