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God designed each one us to know and follow Him, that’s our destiny

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 CSB

For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave them right standing with himself. And having given them right standing, he gave them his glory. Romans 8:29-30 NLT

Predestined means predesigned, not predetermined!

How do we steward well God’s will?

1) Believe - Gods plans for you are intentional and good!

Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you. Before you saw the light of day, I had holy plans for you. Jeremiah 1:5 MSG

You are divinely designed to know and walk with God and to live a life of meaning not misery.

You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me! Psalm 139:15-18 NLT

God’s plans for you are intentional, not accidental, and they’re good!

For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 NLT

2) Trust - Trust God with every decision, direction and outcome.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT

The call isn’t to trust in God‘s plan, but rather to trust in God’s character!

I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. Philippians 1:6 NLT

God’s plan is not a guess, it’s a gift!

The LORD will work out his plans for my life, for your faithful love, O LORD, endures forever. Psalm 138:8 NLT

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 NLT

Trust opens the door for God work out His will and purposes in our lives which are for our good.

May he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. Hebrews 13:20-21 NLT

Trust is always tested when trouble comes.

3) Persist - - Persist in pursuing God and His will in every season and situation and for the long haul.

Promise always comes with a process. - The process is not punishment, it’s preparation.

If you can’t steward the pit with faithfulness, you won’t steward the palace with humility.

Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 ESV

Impatience has a tendency to weaken our persistence and overrule our willingness to follow God’s process.

I declare the end from the beginning, and from long ago what is not yet done, saying: my plan will take place, and I will do all my will. Isaiah 46:10 CSB

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