1. Part 2 I Want to Know God’s Will Malachi 1:6

3. “A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? If I am a master, where is the respect due me?” says the LORD Almighty.

4. Israel had two problems: They did not recognize God’s love for them and they did not recognize God’s worth.They did not recognize God’s love for them and they did not recognize God’s worth.

5. Four Core Beliefs Self-image: I am basically a bad, unworthy personSelf-image: I am basically a bad, unworthy person Relationships: No one would love me as I amRelationships: No one would love me as I am Needs: My needs are never going to be me if I have to depend on othersNeeds: My needs are never going to be me if I have to depend on others Sexuality: Sex is the most important sign of loveSexuality: Sex is the most important sign of love

6. Restructured Core Beliefs I consider you worthy of My love.I consider you worthy of My love. I love you even with all your rebellious sins.I love you even with all your rebellious sins. If you trust Me your needs will be met.If you trust Me your needs will be met. My unconditional acceptance and affirmation of you is the most important sign of love you can possibly know.My unconditional acceptance and affirmation of you is the most important sign of love you can possibly know.

7. Malachi 1:6 “A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? If I am a master, where is the respect due me?” says the LORD Almighty.

8. God chose two metaphors for His relationship with Israel “Father” – v.6“Father” – v.6

9. Deuteronomy 32:5-6 They have acted corruptly toward him; to their shame they are no longer his children, but a warped and crooked generation. Is this the way you repay the LORD, O foolish and unwise people? Is he not your Father, your Creator, who made you and formed you?

10. God chose two metaphors for His relationship with Israel “Father” – v.6“Father” – v.6 “Master” – v.6“Master” – v.6

11. 1 Samuel 4:21 She named the boy Ichabod, saying, “The glory has departed from Israel”—because of the capture of the ark of God and the deaths of her father-in-law and her husband.

12. God’s deserves praise and worship because of His worth not just His works!God’s deserves praise and worship because of His worth not just His works!

13. Bottom Line: Discovering God’s plan for my life has more to do with discovering His worth than my work.Discovering God’s plan for my life has more to do with discovering His worth than my work.

14. Living God’s will… Principle #1 – God loves me. It is His sovereign choice.Principle #1 – God loves me. It is His sovereign choice.

15. Living God’s will… Principle #2 – God is worthy of my worship.Principle #2 – God is worthy of my worship.

16. Living God’s will… Honor God with your lifeHonor God with your life Seek counsel from mature Jesus followersSeek counsel from mature Jesus followers Test the promptings and leadingsTest the promptings and leadings Give Jesus the leadership rights to your lifeGive Jesus the leadership rights to your life Have faith God will speakHave faith God will speak Obey God boldlyObey God boldly

17. Living God’s will… Principle #3 – Be sensitive to the promptings of the Holy SpiritPrinciple #3 – Be sensitive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit

18. Living God’s will… All promptings that come from the Holy Spirit are consistent with the Word of God; the Bible.All promptings that come from the Holy Spirit are consistent with the Word of God; the Bible. The promptings that come from the Holy Spirit are consistent with the person God designed us to be.The promptings that come from the Holy Spirit are consistent with the person God designed us to be. The promptings that come from the Holy Spirit usually involve servant hood.The promptings that come from the Holy Spirit usually involve servant hood.