Garth Heckman

The David Alliance

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Lk. 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

Now you might find yourself - like many of us at times - asking… God what do you want from my life? What is my life about? What should I be doing with my life?

I think this verse if pretty clear - it answers those questions. I have found personally and in many conversations that the minute details I want are typically found when I obey the big details. I know I am to seek and save the lost for Jesus - and when I major on the majors - the minors seem to fill themselves in. And yes, your job, who you marry, where you move, should you buy a house, etc… those are actually minors for the most part… if you put Luke 19:10 as a priority. 

Yes, who you marry is a big decision if you don’t have Luke 19:10 in place - but if you do… well it takes care of itself.

Think about it! 

Christians have wrestled with this question for centuries. Scripture actually gives a very clear pattern. When you look across the Bible, **three primary pathways consistently reveal God’s will**.

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## 1. God’s Word (Scripture) 📖

The **first and most reliable way** to know God’s will is through **His written Word**.

God will **never guide you in a way that contradicts Scripture**. In fact, the majority of God’s will for your life is already written.

**Psalm 119:105**

> “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

The Bible reveals:

* God’s **moral will** (how we should live)

* God’s **character**

* God’s **priorities for life**

Examples:

* Love God and others (Matthew 22:37–39)

* Live holy lives (1 Thessalonians 4:3)

* Make disciples (Matthew 28:19)

Many people wait for a mystical sign while ignoring the **90% of God’s will already revealed in Scripture**.

**Rule:**

If Scripture clearly speaks on it, **you already know God’s will.**

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## 2. Prayer and the Holy Spirit 🕊️

God’s will is also revealed through **relationship with Him**.

When you spend time in prayer, the Holy Spirit begins shaping:

* your **desires**

* your **convictions**

* your **direction**

**John 16:13**

> “When He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth.”

Often this comes as:

* inner conviction

* growing clarity

* peace about a direction

* persistent burden for something

It’s usually **not a lightning bolt**, but a **gradual alignment of your heart with God’s heart**.

A good prayer to pray is:

> “Lord, close every door that is not Your will and open the doors that are.”

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## 3. Godly Counsel and Circumstances 👥

God frequently confirms His will through **wise people and providential circumstances**.

**Proverbs 11:14**

> “In the multitude of counselors there is safety.”

This includes:

* mentors

* pastors

* spiritually mature friends

* wise leaders

They help you see things you might miss.

God also works through **open and closed doors**.

**Acts 16** shows Paul trying to preach in certain regions, but the Spirit prevented him. Then another door opened.

So a helpful question is:

> “Is God opening this door, or am I trying to kick it down?”

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# The Biblical Pattern (When All 3 Align)

When these three line up, clarity increases dramatically.

**Scripture confirms it**

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**Prayer produces peace**

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**Wise counsel affirms it**

= **Strong confidence in God’s direction**

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# A Powerful Principle Most People Miss

God’s will is usually **less about a specific job and more about a type of person.**

God cares more about:

* your **character**

* your **obedience**

* your **faithfulness**

than the exact details of where you live or work.

**Micah 6:8**

> “What does the Lord require of you?

> To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”

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# A Simple Framework You Can Use

Ask these 5 questions:

1. **Is it biblical?**

2. **Have I prayed deeply about it?**

3. **Do wise believers affirm it?**

4. **Is God opening the door?**

5. **Does it advance God’s kingdom?**

If the answer is **yes to most of these**, you're likely moving in God’s will.

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If you'd like, I can also show you something extremely powerful:

**The 5 specific ways God speaks in Scripture**

(dreams, burdens, doors, Scripture illumination, and calling).

Most believers miss at least **two of them**, and understanding them changes everything.