Can Your Desires Reveal God's Will? | Episode #068

Send us Fan MailChristians are often taught to distrust their desires. But when your life is surrendered to God, your desires can become some of the strongest clues to His will and calling. They are not conclusive proof—but neither are they merely selfish impulses you should bury or ignore.In this episode, Craig explains how to:• Surrender your desires without denying them• Recognize how God shapes the desires of a surrendered heart• Bring what you want honestly before God• Align your personal desires with God’s purposes• Step out in faith without requiring a successful outcomeYou’ll hear how Craig’s love for horses became connected with an opportunity to fulfill his calling—and why surrender should never be confused with always choosing the safest path.Your surrendered desires may be more than things God allows you to enjoy. They may be some of the strongest clues to His will and calling for your life.Scriptures referenced: Psalm 37:4; Philippians 2:13; Ephesians 2:10; Matthew 14:28–29; Romans 6:13.Time Stamps00:00 Introduction01:00 Is It Right for Me?01:08 Reviewing the Previous Episode01:39 Surrender Your Desires to God0212 Can Your Desires Point You to God’s Will?02:42 God Works Through Surrendered Desires03:36 You Are God’s Masterpiece04:18 Peter Steps Out of the Boat 05:00 Don’t Confuse Surrender With Safety05:58 A Prayer of Surrender06:31 Align Your Desires With God’s Purposes06:58 All Christians Have A Shared Calling07:13 When Personal Desire and Calling Come Together08:56 Surrender Does Not Guarantee Success09:45 What Desire Keeps Returning?Connect with Craig @CraigWalkerCaochingFree eBook: 5 Lies Christian Men Believe That Keep Them Stuck  https://craigwalkercoaching.com/5liesConnect with Craig  @CraigWalkerCaochingFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/craigwalkercoachingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/craigwalkercoachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-walker-1816367/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craig.walker.coachYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craigwalker9197Get a copy of Craig's Book SHAMELESS The Life You Were Born to Love https://amzn.to/44vldsQSign up for the Safe Husband Three-Day Free Workshop: Secure Men Make Safe Homes https://craigwalkercoaching.com/resourcesJoin the Masterpiece Brotherhood Men's Group: https://craigwalkercoaching.com/brotherhood