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

A location.

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

Yes.

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

Yes and No. In some areas of life I've waited a long time and in other areas, I knew God's will almost the moment I began to seek it.

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

There was unity on it with myself, my wife, her father, and the Scriptures. I did not have to "break stride" as I followed God in my life. In other words, marrying Shiloh was as natural as taking my next step and we continued to move forward without be distracted from serving God.

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

Circumstances and Scripture lined-up. I also had a burning desire (given by the Holy Spirit) to serve God in that way.

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

Yes. My will and God's will were almost always at odds. When I died to my will, God placed His desire in my heart (Psalm 37:4) and there was peace that passed understanding. Then it was only God's will that seemed to bring me any joy at all. I could not wait to fulfil it. The same principle remains true today in my life.

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

No.

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

Not really. He revealed, for example, where He wanted me to be in Bible School several years before I made the decision even though I did not know it at the time. When that time came, the decision (God's will) seemed perfectly natural and once again was "in stride."

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

If I understand Scripture right, God has a perfect plan for each life. There is also a permissive plan for each person. Operating within the permissive plan of God does not so much put us out of "God's will" as much as it does not bring the level of contentment, peace, joy, etc. in life. My opinion is still being formed on that, but at this stage I THINK that many people who lose joy and contentment and then bail out on God may have been operating with His permissive will. They were not out of fellowship with the LORD, but were not as close as they could have been. Having said that, I also do not see that one "out of God's will" decision then places us permanently out of His will. He works all things together for good to them that love Him.

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

Always by His voice (the Holy Spirit) in unity with Scripture. Always.

· 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?"

Search the Scriptures. Ask God what His will is, then forget about it. Read your Bible regularly. Do the basic things that are God's will for everyone (Bible reading, church attendance, prayer, witness, etc.). Do not worry about it. Set your heart on the LORD. He wants you to know His will more than you want to know it. God is not in a hurry, so neither should you be in a hurry. Serve God in whatever capacity you are able to serve Him right now. Do not break your stride in serving Him unless He specifically says to do so from the Spirit of God leading you through His Word. Proverbs 3:5-6 and Romans 8:28 indicate that you cannot miss God's will when you are trying to determine what it is. So rest in the LORD. He may be preparing you to receive His will; i.e., you may not be ready to receive it yet. When He is ready to reveal it to you, while it may be overwhelming at first glance, it will be as natural as the next step.