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God's Will
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Most people look for God's will as information. Paul presents it as something a renewed mind proves, or tests out, in practice. That means the search for guidance is inseparable from the surrender of the previous verse, where the body is laid on the altar. God's will is discerned by the person who has already agreed to do it.
A prayer from this passage
Father, renew my mind so that I want what You want. Keep me from asking for direction while holding back obedience. Make Your good and acceptable and perfect will the thing I most desire, even where it costs me.
Key truth
God's will is discerned by a surrendered and renewed mind, not by a sign given to an undecided one.
Related Scriptures
- Micah 6:8 What the Lord requires, stated plainly and without mystery.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Sanctification named directly as the will of God.
- Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust and acknowledgement come before the straightened path.
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