// God’s will //

Ephesians 5:17

God’s will is not always crystal clear.

We tend to assume that God's will is both important AND elusive.

Blueprint: a specific set of instructions that spell out everything in detail.

Game plan: general guidelines and principles, with lots of freedom and flexibility

Are you sure you want a blueprint?

We have a lot more freedom than any blueprint would allow. That's the main reason the details of God’s will sometimes seem hard to find – they often aren't there.

In the New Testament, there is little emphasis on the kinds of decisions we commonly stress over.

A blueprint approach:

- paralyzes decision making

- turns our focus toward the wrong things

Decisions ultimately create destiny. But they aren't nearly as important as a life of daily obedience.

- we treat God as a part-time blueprint consultant.

Romans 12:2

Understanding God's Game Plan:

#1, Obey what we know

#2, Get the facts

#3, Think biblically; master the basics

Our responsibility is to become a reflection of His image and character no matter where we find ourselves.