God's Will | This Way, That Way, the Other Way: God’s Will - Nothing More, Nothing Less, Nothing Else - Part 2

THIS WAY, THAT WAY, THE OTHER WAY<br/>God’s Will: Nothing More, Nothing Less, Nothing Else - Part 2<br/>Springcreek Church | Senior Pastor Keith Stewart<br/>November 27, 2022 <br/><br/>We want to take the mystery out of discovering & doing the will of God. Learn some of the major misconceptions about the will of God & about the essential markers needed in determining God’s leadership & direction for our lives.<br/><br/>DISCUSSION QUESTIONS<br/><br/>1.) Of the three popular misconceptions concerning the will of God, to which have you been most susceptible in the past;<br/>      1.     The will of God always equals smooth sailing<br/><br/>      2.     The will of God will leave me with a peaceful feeling<br/><br/>       3.     The will of God is to make me successful<br/>Explain why you believed that in the first place. Then take some time to reflect on other times in your life when those misconceptions were proven wrong.<br/><br/>2.) “The long defeat” was an apt description when it comes to what is real and right and true. Oftentimes, if we align ourselves with Christ and His kingdom values, we will be at odds with society. As a result, we will suffer the same treatment Jesus endured. But we must never fail to raise our voice in dissent. We must always stand with those in the margins, the poor, the outcast, the very ones with whom Christ associated. How does this thinking impact you? How counter is this to the way most Christians live?<br/><br/>3.) If God’s purpose – His will – is to see Christ fully formed in us, He will likely take us through some character-building experiences that we might consider losses, adversity, and difficulty. Why is it that winning and success don’t always leave us more like Christ? What is it about losing that had the potential to make us more like Christ? <br/><br/>4.) God uses leading lights – navigational lights – that confirm His leadership in multiple ways. God affirms His will with His inner voice, circumstances, and godly friends. Have you ever experienced such an alignment of internal and external witnesses like this in regard to a decision you were trying to make?<br/><br/>5.) His inner voice – One of the most important questions we must ask ourselves in regard to what we think God might be saying to us is this, “How will my spiritual life be enriched? Or which choice helps me to love God better?” Sometimes when it involves a career change or promotion, we never ask this question or factor into our decision-making the impact of a choice on our spiritual life. Why is this unwise? Have you ever failed to factor into a decision its impact on your spiritual life and regretted it or factored it in and were really glad you did? <br/><br/>6.) Circumstances are not the primary way God leads us but they are one factor to consider, favorable or unfavorable circumstances, open or closed doors. When everything else seems to line up, circumstances are often the icing on the cake – they confirm that this is in fact an opportunity God is providing for you. Where do you see this in your life? In the Bible? In others?<br/><br/>7.) Being in a group is one of the best things anyone can do for their spiritual life, especially in regard to discerning the will of God. It is hard to resist the urge to give advice or problem-solve. We need to have confidence that God is leading every member of the group and that the answer they need is within them. We do them a great service by asking great questions, listening well, and allowing them to process what they’re hearing with us. How can you do this better for one another as a group? <br/><br/>https://www.springcreekchurch.org/<br/>#realspringcreekchurch #GodsWill #WillofGod #GodsWord #GodsPlan #nothingmore #nothingless #nothingelse