What Is God’s Will? - Daily Hope with Rick Warren - March 20, 2020
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What Is God's Will? By Rick Warren
"God . . . invited you into this wonderful friendship with his Son, even Christ our Lord" (1 Corinthians 1:9 TLB).
God's not playing games with you. He wants you to understand his will, purpose, and plan for your life.
You may say, "I want God to guide me, but I still get confused. I don't know what to do." Often the problem is we're looking for the wrong thing.
You need to know what you're looking for before you can find it.
So, what is God's will?
1. God's will is not a feeling.
You may be looking for a feeling or a supernatural sign. You want God to pull your heartstrings so you'll know exactly what to do.
The problem is that feelings are unreliable; they will often guide you the wrong way. Jeremiah 17:9 says, "The heart is deceitful" (NIV). Even your heart plays tricks on you. Even the devil can create a feeling.
Don't wait for a feeling when you're trying to figure out God's plan for your life.
2. God's will is not a formula.
In our culture, we want everything to be easy. We want things to follow a simple formula so it will instantly change our lives. We want a step-by-step guide.
But there's a problem with this approach: There's no room for mistakes.
God's will is not a closed system. It is dynamic! It is not always an issue of choosing A or B. In fact, many times you can choose from A to Z, and any of them will be okay. It's your choice. Why would God give you a brain and not expect you to use it? He lets you make choices, and he gives you second chances. |
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10 Ways Christians Can Exemplify Faith and Peace during COVID-19 |
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Joel Ryan |
In just a few short weeks, classification of the coronavirus (COVID-19) escalated from outbreak, to epidemic, to global pandemic; and President Trump declared an official state of emergency for the United States and its citizens. And as anyone reading this knows, the impact of this kind of global crisis extends far beyond the sickness itself.
There is not a person on this earth who hasn't been impacted by the coronavirus, in one way or another, and right now, many people are anxious, on edge, and afraid. Some have even gone to the extreme, bunkering down and "panic purchasing" toilet paper, respiratory masks, and bottled water in preparation for the "end of the world."
Everyone will react to crisis and fear in different ways, but in trying and uncertain times like these, how should Christians respond? When the rest of the world is afraid and loses hope, how can Christians still bring the life and love of Jesus Christ to a sick and dying world?
Here are 10 things Christians can do in faithful response to COVID-19:
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