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The Power of a Praying Woman
safety. When we live outside of God’s will, we forfeit His protection. We all want to be in the center of God’s will. That’s why we shouldn’t pursue a career, a move to another place, or any major life change without the knowledge that it is the will of God. We must regularly ask God to show us what His will is and lead us in it. We must ask Him to speak to our heart so He can tell us. “Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left” (Isaiah 30:21). My family and I will always be grateful that we listened to God and followed His leading.
Four Good Things That Are True About God’s Will
1. Following God’s will does not mean we will never have trouble. Trouble is a part of life. Having ful?llment and peace in the midst of trouble is what living in God’s will is all about. There is great con?dence in knowing that you are walking in the will of God and doing what He wants you to do. When you are sure of that, you can better deal with what life brings you. So don’t think that trouble in your life means you are out of God’s will. God uses the trouble you have to perfect you. There is a big difference between being out of God’s will and being pruned or tested by God. Both are uncomfortable, but one leads to life and one doesn’t. In one you will have peace, no matter how uncomfortable it gets. In the other, you won’t. 2. Following God’s will is not easy. The life of Jesus con?rms that following God’s will is not always fun, enjoyable, pleasant, and easy. Jesus was doing God’s will when He went to the cross. He said, “For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me” (John 6:38). If anyone could have said, “I don’t want to