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The Will Of God

The Sovereignty Of God And His Will For Our Lives

January 8, 2012 • Michael McCracken

God's will is what brings value to our accomplishments. If we should have any part in accomplishing the perfect will and pleasure of God (which is His glory) this would bring the greatest value to the time we spend here on earth. I believe what we will find from scripture is that God's will was not meant for the "criss-road" in our lives, but rather, it is God's will that leads us to the "cross-road". In other words, the concept of "His will" was not something to be decided upon (like some multiple choice test), but that which we confidently rely upon when we walk in obedience to Him! God's will in the life of the believer is just another picture of His grace and mercy. Additional Scripture References: Psalm 119:11, Psalm 40:8, Colossians 2:2-3, Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 16:3, Psalm 37:3-5,Psalm 37:23-25, Romans 8:28, Psalm 119:45

The Sovereignty Of God And His Will For Our Lives

January 1, 2012 • Michael McCracken

As a new year rolls in, we seem to be confronted by two equal states of awareness. The first being the grace that comes with a new day and new mercies that invoke new inspiration, new passion, and new vitality to life. On the other hand, we can't help but feel the weight of the time we will never have back and the time that is quickly coming to an end. James gives us great insight as to how we are to approach this dichotomous situation. In the end, our greatest joy and fulfillment in these days will come from living out God's will for His pleasure resulting in His glory. Additional Scripture References: Lamentations 3:22-23, Job 7:6-7, Job 9:25, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Ecclesiastes 10:19, Ecclesiastes 7:12, Isaiah 46:9-10, Isaiah 14:27, Job 42:1-2