Bible Study Love: Seek the Lord’s Will in Everything

The following devotional and Bible Study assignment was taken from our Online Christian Mom Bible Study Group. You can sign up to become a member of the CSAHM Club and gain access to our complete Bible Study on Love. Click here for more information on the Online Bible Study Group for Moms!

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“…does not seek its own,” 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NKJV)

Often our lives are filled with many different emotions & idols. We think that God will follow us around rather than us follow Him. We desire Him to answer our prayers but we ignore His.

To love God is to seek His will in everything we do. Seeking God’s will is to simply do what is pleasing to God.

“I delight to do Your will, O my God, And Your law is within my heart.” Psalm 40:8 (NKJV)

Sometimes God’s will is not very apparent, nor is it an easy thing to do. How do we know what is pleasing to God?

There are three different ways we can seek the Lord’s will:

1. Pray – prayer in every situation is SO important. Even asking God for the guidance on what to do or what to say is essential in making sure you are walking the path God has set before you.

2. Read – How do we know if something is right or wrong if we don’t read the Bible? So much knowledge, guidance, and instruction are available within the pages of the Bible. I also like to think of the Bible as God’s prayer journal. The Bible is filled with God’s instruction and hope for the Body of Christ.

3. Seek Advice – seeking godly counsel is also very helpful to find out what the next step is in following the purpose God has for your life. The Bible is very clear about fellowship with other believers, this is why it’s a good idea to belong to a Church within your community.

When we learn to seek God’s will in our life then everything else is provided for us. I know it can certainly be difficult at times to do what is required in order to fulfill God’s will in our life, but the Lord has made many promises to us including this one:

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)

In this scripture Jesus is referring to the things we worry about, like money, food, and clothing, being added to us.

God’s will does not include what car we drive, or the label on our clothes. God’s will includes what we do with our time, how we treat those around us, especially during time of conflict. It includes how we spend our money, and getting rid of idols in our life that is holding us back from truly living a life that is pleasing to Him.

When we love God, we will seek His will in everything we do.

Assignment:

List 3 things you know God wants you to change in your life in order to make it more pleasing to Him. Seek out a mentor or accountability partner to help you change these habits.

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Finding Time to Pray

People use all kind of excuses in order to not pray. Some of the most common excuses are:

• I don’t know how to pray.
• How do I know God is really listening?
• I feel self-conscious when praying.
• I just don’t have the time to pray!

Do any of these sound familiar to you?

Prayer plays a vital role in our relationship with the Heavenly Father. When we make excuses not to pray we are telling God He is not important to us.

One of the easiest excuses to fix is “I don’t have the time”. Prayers do not have to be long or time consuming. Keep in mind that prayer is not just a time to ask God for something, but also a time to praise and thank God for the things He has done in our lives. A prayer can be something as quick and simple as, “Thank you God for allowing me to miss that traffic accident on the highway”.

You don’t have to speak out loud to pray either. Remember God knows everything in our minds. Nothing is hidden from Him. It is easy to say a quick prayer while getting ready for the day, before meals, while driving, or even at the grocery store.

While the quick and simple prayers are great you still need to make sure to spend some quality time with the Lord in your prayer closet. A number of people do this before they go to bed or first thing in the morning. Set aside 10 minutes and do nothing but pour your heart out to God. Praise Him, thank Him, ask Him. If you have a prayer journal this is the time you want to bring it out.

Taking just 10 minutes out of your day to pray can make an astronomical difference in your life and in your relationship with God. By continually praying you will see your personal relationship with the Heavenly Father start to grow. Prayer can help take worries away, reduce stress, and give you peace. Having a regular prayer life with the Lord will change your life.

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