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What is God’s Will for my Life? By Stephen Harrison Senior Pastor, Family Church
Have you ever found it hard to discern God’s will for your life? Some people confidently live life in what they believe is God’s will while others are so paralyzed by the question that they accomplish nothing with their life. There are big questions in life. Who will we marry? Where will we go to college? What will be our career? Where should we live? We all want to make the right choices and no one hopefully wants to waste their life. Knowing God’s general will for your life will help you discover the specific steps you should take. I believe there are basic questions you must ask yourself when trying to know God’s will for your life. The first question you must ask is, “Is what I’m about to do sinful or in violation of Scripture?” It is pretty obvious if the Bible condemns it you shouldn’t do it. Also, if the Bible says you should do it, then do it. We are even to stay away from the appearance of evil (Ephesians 5:3; 1 Thessa-
lonians 5:22). The Bible is full of wisdom on various topics. For instance, if you are struggling whether or not you should marry someone or not, you should read Scriptures like 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:13, and Ephesians 5:21-31. Sometimes the Bible speaks directly to certain issues like marriage, parenting, career, relationships, sex, money, attitude, and a host of others. Sometimes it speaks indirectly to situations. If you don’t find a specific Bible verse forbidding an action that doesn’t automatically mean it’s acceptable. What about living a holy life? The Bible may not say directly which job to pick but it does speak on fulfilling your overall purpose, being holy, glorifying God, and loving people. Instead of asking, “Which job does God want me to take?”, I would ask a better question like, “Which job would allow me to fulfill my overall purpose, be holy, glorify God, and love people better.” Here is another question to consider, “Is what I’m about to do glorifying to God?” Be sure
that every decision you make will either bring you closer to God or lead you further away from God. This applies to small and major decision of life. Keep in mind Scriptures like, “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Colossians 3:17) and, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). I’m not sure God is too concerned if your outfit is blue or red but He is concerned if it is modest and holy. I really don’t think God is concerned if you pick one college over another (although I think He is a Razorback fan – HA!). I do think He is concerned with you motives for picking a college. Buying or renting a house may not be “will of God material” but debt, finances, and stewardship are. Prayer is also one of the most needed aspects to discovering God’s will. Big decisions require big prayer. Don’t rush into something. Have
you asked God about it? If you don’t get a clear answer, wait. He will make it clearer in time. Sometimes we truly know God’s answer but are praying to change His mind. Trust the Lord’s answer. He knows best. It is best to follow Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." God will give you the wisdom you need if you ask (James 1:5; Proverbs 2:6). Wisdom can come from a counselor (Proverbs 11:14; 15:22), His Word, or prayer. Coincidence is not always confirmation so be careful saying things like, “Everything is lining up so it must be God.” Remember Romans 12:2, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is: His good, pleasing and perfect will." If you walk close with God, regularly reading your Bible, praying without ceasing, and seeking Godly counsel you’ll be sure to recognize and do God’s will for your life.
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• WH United Methodist Church | 300 Church Drive • Day by Day Support Group for Parents Who’ve Suffered the Death of a Child. Meets 1st Thursday of Every Month • Begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Parlor. All Meetings Are Private. Christmas Eve Candle Light Service with Holy Communion • December 24, 2014 • 6:30 p.m.
First United Methodist 200 W6th Pine Bluff 535-0935
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• Trinity Episcopal Church | 703 West 3rd Street • Christmas Eve: Chancel Choir Concert at 10:00 PM • Festival Service of Holy Communion at 10:30 PM Christmas Day: Holy Communion at 11:00 AM
102 Clark Road White Hall 247-0707
Area Church Directory
THE COUNTRY KITCHEN
APOSTOLIC CoRNeRSToNe APoSTolIC CHuRCH 9500 Dollarway Road
ASSEMBLY OF GOD FIRST ASSeMBlY oF GoD 801 W. Hoadley Rd.
BAPTIST 13112 Dollarway Rd. PINe GRove BAPTIST 110 S. Bryant St. SHIloH BAPTIST 13701 Hwy. 270 uNITeD BAPTIST CHuRCH 411 S. Oleander St.
BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST Calvary Baptist Church 1214 Robin Rd CANAAN BAPTIST 5510 W. Malcomb St. CeNTRAl BAPTIST 6107 Dollarway Rd. ClAuD RoAD BAPTIST CHuRCH 1821 Claud Rd. FIRST BAPTIST WHITe HAll 8708 Dollarway Rd. FIRST BAPTIST DeWDRoP 1707 N. Bryant St. HAPPY HoMe BAPTIST 4312 Hwy. 365 South Jefferson HARDIN BAPTIST 300 Todd Lynn Dr. KeARNeY BAPTIST 1900 S. Hwy. 365 Redfield MARANATHA BAPTIST 5820 W. Holsey Ave. MT. olIve BAPTIST 8523 Princeton Pike NoRTHSIDe BAPTIST 7743 Sheridan Rd. oAK GRove
CHuRCH oF CHRIST 102 Sheridan Rd. Redfield
METHODIST ReDFIelD uNITeD Redfield ST. luKe AMe 9908 Princeton Pike ST. luKe uNITeD 32 School Street (behind Dollarway School) ST. luKe AMe Redfield WHITe HAll uNITeD 300 Church Dr. White Hall, AR 71602
WHITe HAll CHuRCH oF CHRIST 304 White Hall Ave.
MISSIONARY BAPTIST
CHURCH OF GOD
BeTHANY 7122 Sheridan Rd.
BARNeS TeMPle CHuRCH oF GoD Princeton Pike Loop
leMoNWooD 920 Shephard Dr.
eTeRNAl lIFe CHuRCH oF GoD 503 S. Pryce St. FIRST PeNTeCoSTAl CHuRCH oF GoD 5400 Windham St. NeW HARveST CHuRCH oF GoD 9016 Hwy. 270 PeNTeCoSTAl CHuRCH oF GoD 1012 Jo Ann Dr. Redfield RIveR RoAD RIveR oF lIFe CHuRCH oF GoD 1209 River Rd. Redfield
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS JeHovAH’S WITNeSSeS 5601 Cheatham St.
MouNT PleASANT 3211 Barlett Rd. Redfield NeW BeTHel 2522 N. Pryce St. oAKlAND HeIGHTS 9620 Sheridan Rd. oRIoN 3826 Stagecoach Rd. Redfield PINeCReST 5910 Carbon St. ReDFIelD 500 Davis St. Redfield
SOUTHERN BAPTIST FAMIlY CHuRCH 2500 Highway 104
OTHER CeNTeNNIAl FelloWSHIP 1400 Centennial Ln.
Pine Bluff Heating & Air Conditioning Co.
It’s Hard To Stop A Trane 536-3998 800-235-1342
605 E. 6th Pine Bluff
CHuRCH oF THe lIvING GoD 3120 Gravel Pit Rd. HARDIN NeW lIFe APoSTolIC CHuRCH 10608 Hwy. 270 RIveR RoAD CHuRCH Route 1, River Rd. Redfield TRuTH TeMPle HolINeSS 9711 Dollarway Rd.
Pine Bluff Cotton Belt Federal Credit Union 535-6305 888-249-1904
1703 River Pines Blvd., Pine Bluff
PENTECOSTAL ReDFIelD uNITeD PeNTeCoSTAl 515 Sheridan Road Redfield WHITe HAll uNITeD PeNTeCoSTAl 7745 Sheridan Rd. WHISPeRING PINeS CoWBoY CHuRCH Meeting at Hestand Stadium 420 Blake Street, Pine Bluff uNITeD CHRISTIAN 907 Dawson Rd.
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
MISSIONARY NON-DENOMINATIONAL WoRD oF TRuTH MINISTRIeS Discipleship Training 1200 Dogwood Redfield
4322 Dollarway Road • 535-4767 •BREAKFAST • PLATE LUNCH & DINNER
NoRTHSIDe 5603 W. Holsey St.
I-530 Exit 39, North 1 Mile • Pine Bluff • 1-888-879-8940
Harold Pointer Car & Truck Accessories
Wheels, Tires and Custom Accessories For Your Car or Truck
Visit Our Showroom Home of the Camo Caddy
on Hwy. 79 at I-530 879-3766
Kellie Harris Neighborhood Exclusive Agent Weldon & Carolyn Wynne Sales Associates
Allstate Insurance Company 2007 W. 28th, Suite 3, Pine Bluff, AR (870) 534-4055 • Fax (870) 534-4062
SPLASH CAR WASH 2 Automatic Car Washes 7003 SHERIDAN RD.
Passion For GOD
Commercial Printing Promotional Products Screen Printing Embroidery
Column above courtesy of: Stephen Harrison Senior Pastor Family Church 2500 Hwy 104 870.247.3300 www.familychurch.ws
534-7202 888-530-7202 3004 Midland Dr. So
247-3300 2500 Hwy. 104 www.familychurch.ws
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014 • the White Hall Journal • www.whitehalljournal.com
RELIGION
EVENT SUBMISSIONS Email to: [email protected] or by fax to: 870-247-4755 limited to: • 20 words or less per event and • Subject to content editing and space availability.
Questions? Contact Vicki Kelly at 870-247-4700 or [email protected]
What is God’s Will for my Life? By Stephen Harrison Senior Pastor, Family Church
Have you ever found it hard to discern God’s will for your life? Some people confidently live life in what they believe is God’s will while others are so paralyzed by the question that they accomplish nothing with their life. There are big questions in life. Who will we marry? Where will we go to college? What will be our career? Where should we live? We all want to make the right choices and no one hopefully wants to waste their life. Knowing God’s general will for your life will help you discover the specific steps you should take. I believe there are basic questions you must ask yourself when trying to know God’s will for your life. The first question you must ask is, “Is what I’m about to do sinful or in violation of Scripture?” It is pretty obvious if the Bible condemns it you shouldn’t do it. Also, if the Bible says you should do it, then do it. We are even to stay away from the appearance of evil (Ephesians 5:3; 1 Thessa-
lonians 5:22). The Bible is full of wisdom on various topics. For instance, if you are struggling whether or not you should marry someone or not, you should read Scriptures like 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:13, and Ephesians 5:21-31. Sometimes the Bible speaks directly to certain issues like marriage, parenting, career, relationships, sex, money, attitude, and a host of others. Sometimes it speaks indirectly to situations. If you don’t find a specific Bible verse forbidding an action that doesn’t automatically mean it’s acceptable. What about living a holy life? The Bible may not say directly which job to pick but it does speak on fulfilling your overall purpose, being holy, glorifying God, and loving people. Instead of asking, “Which job does God want me to take?”, I would ask a better question like, “Which job would allow me to fulfill my overall purpose, be holy, glorify God, and love people better.” Here is another question to consider, “Is what I’m about to do glorifying to God?” Be sure
that every decision you make will either bring you closer to God or lead you further away from God. This applies to small and major decision of life. Keep in mind Scriptures like, “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Colossians 3:17) and, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). I’m not sure God is too concerned if your outfit is blue or red but He is concerned if it is modest and holy. I really don’t think God is concerned if you pick one college over another (although I think He is a Razorback fan – HA!). I do think He is concerned with you motives for picking a college. Buying or renting a house may not be “will of God material” but debt, finances, and stewardship are. Prayer is also one of the most needed aspects to discovering God’s will. Big decisions require big prayer. Don’t rush into something. Have
you asked God about it? If you don’t get a clear answer, wait. He will make it clearer in time. Sometimes we truly know God’s answer but are praying to change His mind. Trust the Lord’s answer. He knows best. It is best to follow Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." God will give you the wisdom you need if you ask (James 1:5; Proverbs 2:6). Wisdom can come from a counselor (Proverbs 11:14; 15:22), His Word, or prayer. Coincidence is not always confirmation so be careful saying things like, “Everything is lining up so it must be God.” Remember Romans 12:2, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is: His good, pleasing and perfect will." If you walk close with God, regularly reading your Bible, praying without ceasing, and seeking Godly counsel you’ll be sure to recognize and do God’s will for your life.
Page Sponsors
LC LCS of AR, Inc. S
Lord Construction Services
General Construction Metal Building Sales Industrial Maintenance
247-2341
All Certifications MBMA AISC
5210 Industrial Drive South
“Dedicated to Your Health, Happiness, and Well-Being”
White Hall
Nursing & Rehab Center
9209 Dollarway Rd. White Hall, AR 71602 870-247-0800 Fax 870-247-0802
WElCH Nissan
EVENT NOTICES:
New & Previously Owned Cars & Trucks
• WH United Methodist Church | 300 Church Drive • Day by Day Support Group for Parents Who’ve Suffered the Death of a Child. Meets 1st Thursday of Every Month • Begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Parlor. All Meetings Are Private. Christmas Eve Candle Light Service with Holy Communion • December 24, 2014 • 6:30 p.m.
First United Methodist 200 W6th Pine Bluff 535-0935
Moore
534-1551 1-800-WElCH99
2505 Olive St., Pine Bluff www.welchnissan.com
Outdoors and more
• Trinity Episcopal Church | 703 West 3rd Street • Christmas Eve: Chancel Choir Concert at 10:00 PM • Festival Service of Holy Communion at 10:30 PM Christmas Day: Holy Communion at 11:00 AM
102 Clark Road White Hall 247-0707
Area Church Directory
THE COUNTRY KITCHEN
APOSTOLIC CoRNeRSToNe APoSTolIC CHuRCH 9500 Dollarway Road
ASSEMBLY OF GOD FIRST ASSeMBlY oF GoD 801 W. Hoadley Rd.
BAPTIST 13112 Dollarway Rd. PINe GRove BAPTIST 110 S. Bryant St. SHIloH BAPTIST 13701 Hwy. 270 uNITeD BAPTIST CHuRCH 411 S. Oleander St.
BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST Calvary Baptist Church 1214 Robin Rd CANAAN BAPTIST 5510 W. Malcomb St. CeNTRAl BAPTIST 6107 Dollarway Rd. ClAuD RoAD BAPTIST CHuRCH 1821 Claud Rd. FIRST BAPTIST WHITe HAll 8708 Dollarway Rd. FIRST BAPTIST DeWDRoP 1707 N. Bryant St. HAPPY HoMe BAPTIST 4312 Hwy. 365 South Jefferson HARDIN BAPTIST 300 Todd Lynn Dr. KeARNeY BAPTIST 1900 S. Hwy. 365 Redfield MARANATHA BAPTIST 5820 W. Holsey Ave. MT. olIve BAPTIST 8523 Princeton Pike NoRTHSIDe BAPTIST 7743 Sheridan Rd. oAK GRove
CHuRCH oF CHRIST 102 Sheridan Rd. Redfield
METHODIST ReDFIelD uNITeD Redfield ST. luKe AMe 9908 Princeton Pike ST. luKe uNITeD 32 School Street (behind Dollarway School) ST. luKe AMe Redfield WHITe HAll uNITeD 300 Church Dr. White Hall, AR 71602
WHITe HAll CHuRCH oF CHRIST 304 White Hall Ave.
MISSIONARY BAPTIST
CHURCH OF GOD
BeTHANY 7122 Sheridan Rd.
BARNeS TeMPle CHuRCH oF GoD Princeton Pike Loop
leMoNWooD 920 Shephard Dr.
eTeRNAl lIFe CHuRCH oF GoD 503 S. Pryce St. FIRST PeNTeCoSTAl CHuRCH oF GoD 5400 Windham St. NeW HARveST CHuRCH oF GoD 9016 Hwy. 270 PeNTeCoSTAl CHuRCH oF GoD 1012 Jo Ann Dr. Redfield RIveR RoAD RIveR oF lIFe CHuRCH oF GoD 1209 River Rd. Redfield
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS JeHovAH’S WITNeSSeS 5601 Cheatham St.
MouNT PleASANT 3211 Barlett Rd. Redfield NeW BeTHel 2522 N. Pryce St. oAKlAND HeIGHTS 9620 Sheridan Rd. oRIoN 3826 Stagecoach Rd. Redfield PINeCReST 5910 Carbon St. ReDFIelD 500 Davis St. Redfield
SOUTHERN BAPTIST FAMIlY CHuRCH 2500 Highway 104
OTHER CeNTeNNIAl FelloWSHIP 1400 Centennial Ln.
Pine Bluff Heating & Air Conditioning Co.
It’s Hard To Stop A Trane 536-3998 800-235-1342
605 E. 6th Pine Bluff
CHuRCH oF THe lIvING GoD 3120 Gravel Pit Rd. HARDIN NeW lIFe APoSTolIC CHuRCH 10608 Hwy. 270 RIveR RoAD CHuRCH Route 1, River Rd. Redfield TRuTH TeMPle HolINeSS 9711 Dollarway Rd.
Pine Bluff Cotton Belt Federal Credit Union 535-6305 888-249-1904
1703 River Pines Blvd., Pine Bluff
PENTECOSTAL ReDFIelD uNITeD PeNTeCoSTAl 515 Sheridan Road Redfield WHITe HAll uNITeD PeNTeCoSTAl 7745 Sheridan Rd. WHISPeRING PINeS CoWBoY CHuRCH Meeting at Hestand Stadium 420 Blake Street, Pine Bluff uNITeD CHRISTIAN 907 Dawson Rd.
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
MISSIONARY NON-DENOMINATIONAL WoRD oF TRuTH MINISTRIeS Discipleship Training 1200 Dogwood Redfield
4322 Dollarway Road • 535-4767 •BREAKFAST • PLATE LUNCH & DINNER
NoRTHSIDe 5603 W. Holsey St.
I-530 Exit 39, North 1 Mile • Pine Bluff • 1-888-879-8940
Harold Pointer Car & Truck Accessories
Wheels, Tires and Custom Accessories For Your Car or Truck
Visit Our Showroom Home of the Camo Caddy
on Hwy. 79 at I-530 879-3766
Kellie Harris Neighborhood Exclusive Agent Weldon & Carolyn Wynne Sales Associates
Allstate Insurance Company 2007 W. 28th, Suite 3, Pine Bluff, AR (870) 534-4055 • Fax (870) 534-4062
SPLASH CAR WASH 2 Automatic Car Washes 7003 SHERIDAN RD.
Passion For GOD
Commercial Printing Promotional Products Screen Printing Embroidery
Column above courtesy of: Stephen Harrison Senior Pastor Family Church 2500 Hwy 104 870.247.3300 www.familychurch.ws
534-7202 888-530-7202 3004 Midland Dr. So
247-3300 2500 Hwy. 104 www.familychurch.ws
Compassion For People
let Us take Care of ALL Your Printing Needs!
247-4700 7400 Dollarway Rd. Suite E www.whitehalljournal.com
