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If you seek, you will find.. For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope.

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1 If you seek, you will find.

2 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. - Jeremiah 29:11

3 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. - Proverbs 3:5-6 (New Living Translation) 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. - Proverbs 3:5-6 (New Living Translation)

4 How do I know what Gods will is?

5 7"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. 9"Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!. – Matthew 7 7"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. 9"Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!. – Matthew 7

6 Unreliable Sources for Guidance: 1. Circumstances 2. Feelings 3. Society Romans 12:2 "Don't be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Exodus 20:3 "Don't follow the crowd in wrongdoing." 3. Society Romans 12:2 "Don't be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Exodus 20:3 "Don't follow the crowd in wrongdoing."

7 Where do we go to discover Gods Will? 1.His Word (the Bible) Principles Commands (Moral Will) Examples Promises 1.His Word (the Bible) Principles Commands (Moral Will) Examples Promises

8 Where do we go to discover Gods Will? 2.The Body of Christ (Other Believers) "In the multitude of counselors, there is safety." - Proverbs 24:6 2.The Body of Christ (Other Believers) "In the multitude of counselors, there is safety." - Proverbs 24:6

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