Stop Trying to Find the Will of God (Do This Instead)

"Pastor, should I take the job?" "Should I buy the house?" "Should I marry this person?" People come asking about the will of God all the time. And in Day 15 of our Colossians devotional series, we get incredibly practical wisdom — not just on how to find God's will, but on something even more important.In this devotional, we explore Paul's prayer in Colossians 1:9 and unpack five practical filters for discerning God's will — plus the surprising twist that reframes the whole conversation.In this devotional, we explore:→ Why if you want to do God's will, you're already in a good spot — celebrate the win! → Filter 1: God has already made many things clear in His Word — He won't lead you against what He's already said → Filter 2: Use your mind. God gave you the ability to think, evaluate, weigh pros and cons, and seek wise counsel → Filter 3: Don't overread the circumstances — just because a door is open doesn't mean you're supposed to walk through it → The story of Jonah and the ship to Tarshish — "there's always a ship headed in the wrong direction" → Filter 4: At some point, you have to take a step — you don't need perfect clarity to move forward → Why God is far more gracious than to let a humble, seeking heart be permanently led astray → Filter 5 (and the most important): Don't miss that knowing God matters more than knowing His will → Why being driven to our knees in uncertainty is a win in itselfKey takeaway: "A lot of times people are trying to use God to get to the right answer — which suggests that the right answer is more important than God. But the goal is not the will of God, as significant as that is. The goal is to know God."If you're facing a decision right now and feeling stuck, this devotional is a practical, freeing reminder that God isn't playing hide-and-seek with His will. Instead of just asking "What should I do?" — try asking, "Where is God meeting me in this?"📖 Scripture Focus: Colossians 1:9 🎯 Series: Colossians Chapter 1 Devotional ⏮️ Catch up on Parts 1-14 if you're just joining us! ⏭️ Coming Tomorrow: We continue our journey through Paul's powerful prayerSubscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a single devotional in this rich chapter. If this teaching encouraged you, share it with someone who's wrestling with a big decision right now.💬 Drop a comment below: What decision are you praying through? How can the rest of us pray for you?#Colossians #BibleStudy #Devotional #Christian #ApostlePaul #WillOfGod #Decisions #Wisdom #Jesus #NewTestament #DailyDevotional #Colossians1 #SpiritualGrowth