Why do we sometimes feel God doesn’t hear our prayers? How to pray in a manner that we can be assured of answers at all times?
Overview
- What does the Bible say on Assurance of Guidance?
- What is our role to receive God’s promises?
- What role does God play?
- What is a key principle and warning?
- What resources / provisions has God made for us?
- What is an example to follow? – David’s Life
- What is revealed guidance and specific guidance?
- What other verses on guidance does the Bible have?
What the bible says
Proverbs 3: 5,6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and
lean not on your understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and
he will make your paths straight.”
What is our Role?
- Trust God with all our heart as His ways and thoughts are above ours
- Do not assume that we know it all
- Place ALL our plans before Him and pray for wisdom
- Offer ourself as a living sacrifice to God
- Sacrifice our fleshly desires and keep our bodies pure
- Transform our minds by choosing positive thoughts
- Dedicate all our tasks to his service
- Do not conform to secular values
- Honor God with everything we own
- Listen to God’s voice in everything we do, everywhere we go
What is God’s Role?
- Give us wisdom to make the right choices
- Keep us on track by providing light
- Help us in the transformation of our bodies and mind
- Ensure we reach our destination
- Cover satan’s attacks
- Give abundantly, immeasurably and graciously to all
- Lead us to the truth
- Guide us and lead us in ALL aspects of life
How will God Make our Path Straight?
- His Holy Spirit
- His Word
- His people
John 16:13, Psalm 119:105 , 2 Timothy 3: 16 , James 1:5 , Proverbs 11:14
Provision/Resources – Holy Spirit
Provision – Gods Word / Scripture
Provision – Scripture
Provision – God’s People
Lessons From David’s Life
Journey of his life – David was taken from:
– RUT TO ROYALTY
– LEADING SHEEP TO LEADING AN ARMY
– THE PASTURE TO THE PALACE
David was strong in his beliefs, humble, and feared God more than man.
vGod had plans for David beyond his imagination and chose David to be king instead of Saul
Everything happens for a purpose, but we need to trust in the Lord that everything is for the best.
Specific and Revealed Guidance
Everything happens for a purpose, but we need to trust in the Lord that everything is for the best.
Leave your past behind
Start Living in the present
To Light your future
JUST HOLD HIS HAND AND WALK……….
Discussion
- In what areas are you seeking God’s guidance?
- What is the difference between specific and revealed guidance?
- Share examples in your life where you have experienced God’s specific and revealed guidance.
- How will you counsel someone looking for God’s specific guidance in career?
References
1. Material is taken from Navigators’ LOAD (Life of a disciple) series
2. Powerpoint prepared by Swati Griffin Salins