Will of God

As I was catching up on some reading on Monday I came across some information concerning "the will of God."  The term  "will of God" is a very common one used among Christians.  We often say to God and to our fellow believers that "I desire to live in the will of God for my life."  This post can in no way answer all of the questions concerning the the will of God but I will share some thoughts that the Spirit placed in my heart as I was contemplating this great challenge of New Testament Christianity.  Being able to live out and practice New Testament Christianity is one of the "convictions" that God has placed on my heart.  I am so tired of just learning how to use the right combination of "spiritual words" yet falling short in putting those principles into daily practice into my walk with Christ. 

Surrender and obedience is one of the requirements of walking in the will of God.  Jesus was the perfect example of walking in the will of God.  The will of God took Jesus to the cross where He willingly died for sinful humanity.  Isn't it easier to speak of the will of God than it is to practice the will of God?  Let us be honest with ourselves and with each other.  There are times that the will of God will take us down paths that we had rather avoid.  The will of God will often require sacrifice and a willingness to offer our lives in service to God and in service to our fellow human beings.  The will of God will require a denial of fleshly desires and a hunger for the Holy Spirit's direction in our heart.  The will of God will require us to look to our Heavenly Father for guidance and inspiration as we walk the road of life.  The next time you think of the "will of God" being fulfilled in your life link it to the principle of obedience.  I can sincerely say that I have a desire to surrender to the will of God but am I truly willing to walk in complete surrender and obedience?  My willingness to obey God holds the key to the will of God being fulfilled in my life (at least in my prayerful opinion).