How can we discern God's will from our own desires?
Category: Religion and Philosophy

Is it possible to completely know when something is God's Will for your life; or if it is merely your own selfish desires coming to fruition?

How can we ever know if what at one moment you perceive as "God's hand" or as doors opening are just fanciful interpretations of a situation going in the way you had hoped?

How can we truly attest that our sense of peace and contentment over a possible decision is actually the Holy Spirit; rather than just satisfaction over getting our own way?

How can we be certain we are not just rationalizing that it must be God's Will because it is so appealing to our human nature or pride; instead of actually listening to God's voice?

Why is it so easy to doubt that God would call you to a ministry that seems PERFECT, and easier to accept that he would call you off to a mission in an area that would be difficult for you to do?

I am trying to strike a balance between God wanting to bless us for our open heart to serve Him; and our true desires to serve in a capacity that would appeal to our earthly side; and the possibility that this is just Kimberley's Will.

Part of me believes that God would WANT us to be excited and comfortable in a particular ministry. That he would want us to serve in an area that blesses our hearts. I believe that God knows our special gifts and talents along with the desires of our hearts... I just struggle with accepting that something so wonderful would classify as a mission... does that even make sense?

There is this other part of me that is wondering if I am just hasty to jump into believing this is God's will because I truly want to go to this area. I also think that serving in the capacity outlined by the organization seems like it would be nearly effortless for our family... we do this ALREADY!

I want to stop doubting... I want to know God's will and just rest in that.

Can someone tell God to hit me with a brick saying "Go!" or "Stay!"

Please and Thank You!

Kimberley