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God, Just Tell Me | Week 4 – Three (3) Ways You Miss God’s Will
You’ve prayed, listened, waited … and God’s will still isn’t clear. Is there something wrong? Is it possible to miss His will? Our uncertainty can be frustrating—but it can actually draw us closer to God. Let’s ask the hard questions and find real answers together at church this weekend. You're invited to join us as Pastor Craig Groeschel, Lead Pastor of Life.Church presents the fourth and final message of this series, it is titled, "3 Ways You Miss God’s Will". TheLifeCommunity.Church is a safe place where you and those you know can wrestle with faith, doubts and hard questions as you learn more, or confirm what you already know of what Christianity is all about. Come as you are, meet people who are just like you and care about what you are going through. There’s a comfortable space for you to sit, draw closer to God and let him speak to your heart. We believe that God is eager to spend time with you because we know you matter to Him and your presence here matters to us. We hope to see you this weekend at TheLifeCommunity.Church, we'll have the doors open for you!
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Life Community Church
1826 NW 52nd St, Lawton, OK 73505, USA
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Life Community Church (LCC) is a Network Church partnered with Life.Church through the Life.Church Open Network, we have a huge vision to reach those in Lawton who don't know Christ. We love getting together every week to worship and experience a relevant and powerful message delivered by Pastor Craig Groschel or a guest pastor! We are so glad you are here today!
Life Community Church (LCC) is a Network Church partnered with Life.Church through the Life.Church Open Network, we have a huge vision to reach those in Lawton who don't know Christ. We love getting together every week to worship and experience a relevant and powerful message delivered by Pastor Craig Groschel or a guest pastor! We are so glad you are here today!
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Week 4 – 3 Ways You Miss God’s Will
· God’s Sovereign Will
· God’s Moral Will
· God’s Permissive Will
· God’s Personal Will
God’s will is more about a “who” than a “do.”
3 Ways You Miss God’s Will
1. We over-spiritualize God’s will.
Matthew 12:38-39 NIV
Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to [Jesus], “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.” He answered, “A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign! ...”
James 1:5 NIV
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
3 Ways You Miss God’s Will
1. We over-spiritualize God’s will.
2. We overanalyze it.
Hebrews 11:6 NIV
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
yada: to know deeply, relationally, and experientially
You’ll never fulfill your calling if fear gets the final vote.
3 Ways You Miss God’s Will
1. We over-spiritualize God’s will.
2. We overanalyze it.
3. We assume that hard means wrong.
1 Peter 3:17 NIV
For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
You can’t walk in God’s will if you’re disobeying His Word.
Reflection Questions
· Where are you waiting for a sign when God has already given you a step?
· Where are you overthinking and need to grow in faith?
· Where is God calling you to trust Him enough to risk something?
Psalm 37:4 NIV
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
anag: to be soft or pliable, to take delight, to find joy, to deeply enjoy
3 Ways You Miss God’s Will
1. We over-spiritualize God’s will.
2. We overanalyze it.
3. We assume that hard means wrong.
Talk It Over
Start talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.
· Share one way your perspective or understanding of God’s will has been impacted throughout this message series.
Start thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.
· Read Proverbs 3:5-6. What are some practical steps people can take to know God more? How do these steps grow trust?
· Think of a time when you over-spiritualized God’s will, overanalyzed it, or assumed that hard meant wrong. What was that experience like?
Start sharing. Choose a question to create openness.
· Where are you waiting for a sign when God has already given you a step?
· Where are you overthinking and need to grow in faith?
· Where is God calling you to trust Him enough to risk something?
Start praying.
Lord, thank You for drawing near to us. Please grow our faith and our desire to know You more. We want to delight in Your goodness. Please show us how we’re missing Your will so we can take steps of faith. We trust You with our whole lives. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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· Find one new way to connect with God this week. Share how it goes with your LifeGroup.
· Speaking of Life Groups, if you aren't part of one, you should be as one of your Next Steps. Click the "Find Your People" link below.
· Start the Bible Plan What Does God Want Me to Do Next? using Plans With Friends, Click the "What Does God Want Me to Do Next?" link below.
· Consider how you could be an encouraging presence to love others by serving on the weekend or with a Local Mission Partner – click one or both of the "Get Involved" links below.
· Download and install the Bible App, find and scan the QR code, below.
Message Summary
God promises that when we seek Him, He will guide our steps. But sometimes, we miss God’s will and wonder if we’re doing something wrong. When we know why we’re missing God’s will, we’re better able to move forward.
3 Ways We Miss God’s Will
· We over-spiritualize it.
· We overanalyze it.
· We assume that hard means wrong.
Key Scripture
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
– Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Additional Scriptures
· Matthew 12:38-39 NIV
· James 1:5 NIV
· Hebrews 11:6 NIV
· 1 Peter 3:17 NIV
· Psalm 37:4 NIV
Whoever finds God, finds life!
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Feeling stuck about what to do next? This 3-day Bible Plan helps you stop overthinking God’s will and start walking in it. Each day offers simple guidance rooted in Scripture to help you trust God, love others, and take wise steps forward. God’s will isn’t a secret to uncover. It’s something you live out, one faithful decision at a time.
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