In this final episode of our "Good Question" series on being directed by God, the pastor offers some pastoral perspectives and practical advice for those seeking God's will.
Key points:
- Seek God more than His will
- Knowing God is the ultimate goal, not just getting answers or direction
- Going to God shapes us and aligns our hearts with His
- Make a decision and trust God to direct
- Acts 16 shows Paul making plans and taking steps, even when the path was unclear
- The Holy Spirit closed doors and redirected Paul, even when he was headed the wrong direction
- We can step out in faith, trusting God's providential hand to guide us
- Don't be paralyzed by too many options
- In our modern world, an abundance of choices can lead to decision paralysis
- The "salad dressing dilemma" illustrates how too many options can be overwhelming
- It's important to make a choice and trust God in the process
- Live for God's approval above all else
- There are three types of people: those who live for themselves, those who live for others' approval, and those who live for God's approval
- Seek to be someone whose primary goal is pleasing and honoring God
- When faced with a choice between God's will and others' expectations, always choose God
Ultimately, the Christian life is about seeking God Himself and trusting His guiding hand in all our decisions, big and small. As we delight ourselves in Him, He will give us the desires of our hearts and make our paths straight (Psalm 37:4; Proverbs 3:5-6).
Thank you for joining us on this journey of exploring some of the foundational questions of the Christian faith. May you continue to seek God's face and trust His guidance in every area of your life.
