Recently, I had the privilege of leading a prayer meeting. As I prepared, I wondered what God would have me pray about together with the other members. In the middle of the night, He impressed one thing on my heart: “the will of God.”
I thought to myself, “I had been watching Barry Bennet’s program from Charis Bible School, and he had a message on the will of God.” He spoke about God’s will as a broad place, a wide concept. So initially, I figured I would lead the prayers based on that teaching.
But God took me on another journey—a deeper discovery of what His will truly is for us, especially for us as believers in Christ.
First of all, God had me look up the definition of the word “will.” There are many definitions, but the one that struck me most was that will means a willingness and a desire.
So today, we will examine God’s willingness and desire for us—what He willfully wants for us, not out of coercion or frustration, but out of a natural, heartfelt desire from within Him.
What, then, is the will of God for us as Christians? By “Christians,” I mean those who have been born again—who have accepted the free gift of salvation by receiving Jesus as Savior and, hopefully, as Lord (a journey that is very much a work in progress—heh, heh, heh).
God taught me four key things about His will, which I will share in multiple posts because there’s so much to cover.
The first aspect of God’s will that we will explore is this: God desires that we offer Him praise with the person He created us to be.
As 1 Corinthians 10:31 says: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” This is God’s design for our lives.
The Bible tells us that we were created for His good pleasure (Colossians 1:16; Revelation 4:11). In other words, God made us for Himself. He was delighted to create us as human beings, because our very existence brings Him glory. Amen. Even creation itself marvels at God’s work in forming man (Psalm 8:5). And not only that—God calls us His friends (John 15:14-15). How amazing is that? Our lives are designed to reflect His glory, not out of obligation, but as a natural response to who we are as His beloved creations.
When we yield ourselves to him by living our lives for Him, it brings Him joy. As a result, we praise Him, worship Him, and give Him glory. This doesn’t mean we are perfect, but in our intimacy with God, He helps us smooth out the kinks in our lives 😉.
This is God’s will for us: to love Him by offering our lives in genuine, heartfelt worship.
God considered Abraham a friend because he trusted God (Isaiah 41:8, James 2:23). This shows us that even the smallest acts of worship, when offered from a sincere heart, bring joy to God. Even in the story of Job, God was so pleased with Job that his faithful life of worship brought Him delight. In fact, He even spoke proudly of Job to Satan.
But this is not something God imposes on us—He desires willingness on our part. Our praise should flow from trust in Him, from worshiping Him with sincerity through a genuine relationship.
God desires a relationship, not religion. He wants a personal walk with us, where we can share any and everything—our joys, our struggles, and even the times when we cannot praise Him. He longs for intimacy, where honesty matters more than outward perfection.
Life is challenging, and there are times when our own strength fails. In those moments, God wants us to lean on Him. He can take even the hardest circumstances and turn them around for our good—and in doing so, He receives glory.
This dependency is God’s will for us; it brings Him joy when we rely on Him. Not because of any ego or pride on His part, but because He loves us. He wants to help us. The truth is, on our own, we can only go so far. Even Jesus demonstrated this in John 5:30. So when we trust Him and lean on Him, it brings Him glory. Our dependence becomes our worship — and this is what He desires.
So, will you allow Him to walk personally with you today? Are you willing to experience His will for your life?
This is part of the eternal life that God offers His children. John 17:3 tells us about this eternal life: first, we receive salvation—we are eternally reconciled to Him—and then we have the incredible opportunity to know Him intimately. Through the Holy Spirit, we can build a deep, personal relationship with God.
Today, if you hear the voice of the Lord drawing you to Him, please do not hesitate.
The Bible says that no one can come to the Lord unless the Lord draws him (John 6:65). If you feel a tug in your heart—if something is urging you to change, to seek God, or to turn toward Him—do not ignore it. This is the Holy Spirit drawing you. Yield to Him.
If you are unsure how to begin, reach out to me, or connect with a Bible-believing church near you. You do not have to walk this journey alone.
The Bible warns that if we neglect such a great salvation (Hebrews 2:1–4; Hebrews 12:25), the only thing left is judgment—an eternity separated from God (John 3:36; 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9).
Life is fleeting. It passes quickly. And when it is over, if we have not yielded to God and trusted Him as our Savior and Lord, all that remains is spiritual death and separation from Him.
God is calling—do not turn away.