1. How Can I Know the Will of God For My Life? Proverbs 3:5-6

2. The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

3. The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 Ephesians 5:17 – “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”

4. The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 I Thessalonians 5:18 – “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

5. The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 Psalms 143:10 – “Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.”

6. The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 God’s will can be known and understood: Knowing God’s will Understanding God’s will Doing God’s will

7. The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 Ephesians 6:6 – “As the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.”

8. The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 I.Trust – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart”  Trust: To lean with the full body, To rest your full weight upon  Trust Him with life’s circumstances  Trust Him with your family  Trust Him with your health  Trust Him with your wealth  Trust Him with your future

9. The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 I.Trust – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart” II.Lean – “Lean not on your own understanding”  Lean: To rest on something for partial support

10. The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 I.Trust – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart” II.Lean – “Lean not on your own understanding” Jeremiah 9:23,24 – “Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.”

11. The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 I.Trust – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart” II.Lean – “Lean not on your own understanding” III.Understanding – “Lean not on your own understanding”  Understanding is the decision making ability that God has given us James 1:5 – “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God”

12. The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 I.Trust – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart” II.Lean – “Lean not on your own understanding” III.Understanding – “Lean not on your own understanding” IV.Acknowledge – “In all your ways acknowledge Him”  Acknowledge: To know deeply and intimately

13. The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 I.Trust – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart” II.Lean – “Lean not on your own understanding” III.Understanding – “Lean not on your own understanding” IV.Acknowledge – “In all your ways acknowledge Him” V.Direct  KJV / “He shall direct thy paths”  ESV / “He will make your paths straight”  God takes personal responsibility to make your path straight

14. The Will of God? Proverbs 3:5-6 Here is how God works:  Know me  Spend time with me  Put me first in every area of your life God will make your path straight!