Road Blocks: moving forward (Pt 10)

// God’s will // Ephesians 5:17 God’s will is not always crystal clear. We tend to assume that God's will is both important AND elusive. Blueprint: a specific set of instructions that spell out everything in detail. Game plan: general guidelines and principles, with lots of freedom and flexibility Are you sure you want a blueprint? We have a lot more freedom than any blueprint would allow. That's the main reason the details of God’s will sometimes seem hard to find – they often aren't there. In the New Testament, there is little emphasis on the kinds of decisions we commonly stress over. A blueprint approach: - paralyzes decision making - turns our focus toward the wrong things Decisions ultimately create destiny. But they aren't nearly as important as a life of daily obedience. - we treat God as a part-time blueprint consultant. Romans 12:2 Understanding God's Game Plan: #1, Obey what we know #2, Get the facts #3, Think biblically; master the basics Our responsibility is to become a reflection of His image and character no matter where we find ourselves.