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· Is the will of God more like a location, a journey, or a maze?

I believe the will of God is very clear in the scriptures and is the same for everyone. However, God’s plan for each individual is different and is like a journey and at times appears to be unclear due to the circumstances we allow in our own lives. Examples of the will of God can be found in Romans 12:2 and II Peter 3:9.

· Did you experience any confusion in regards to the will of God (in regards to your spouse, job, area of service, etc.)?

No! Just in the plan.

· Did you have to wait on God for any length of time?

No figuring out the total plan was a process that took a few years from the time of calling until the time of going.

· How did you know you were marrying the right person?

Was married prior to salvation so really did not look at it from a spiritual point, but know now that it was God. Praise the Lord we are going on 40 years of marriage.

· How did you know you were supposed to go into full-time ministry?

Holy Spirit spoke to my heart during a mission conference and I didn’t really understand it but told the Lord I would go through the doors that opened. Many doors have been opened and closed but praise the Lord after 20 years I am still serving him.

· Did you ever feel that your will and God's will were at odds?

Yes, because there are times when my desires are not His!

· Did you ever think you were "going out on a limb" in regards to God's will?

No! but there have been times when I have questioned Him

· Did God use any special signs or supernatural revelations to confirm His will?

No!

· Does God have one plan and only one plan for your life?

God has a plan for each of us but is made up of many parts

· What things has God used to guide you in specific ways?

God has used many circumstances to direct us one way or another. It may have been people in need of a certain thing, it may have been provided land in a specific area to, start a work. Crossing paths with a specific person from another country and the list can go on.

· What would you say if an 18-year-old graduate of high school asked you, "How can I know God's will for my life?"

I would tell them to search the scriptures in references to verses referring to the will of God or ones saying God is willing or not willing and then obey those verses immediately. As we do those things that God says for us to do and we are faithful in doing so, then I believe God will start revealing to us His specific plan for our life. In addition as the doors open go through them. To many times as doors open we sit an think about them first. If we are seeking God’s plan for our life then we need to trust Him and not question the open door.