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Decisions can feel like fog—so many voices, so many choices, and no clear path forward. We take that tension head-on by reframing God’s will as something far more concrete than a riddle: think of Scripture as a testament that names your inheritance and sets your footing, and think of the Holy Spirit as a trusted friend who speaks into the moment with clarity and peace. From there, the next step stops feeling like a gamble and starts feeling like a guided walk.
We start by unpacking two vital words: logos and rhema. Logos points to the written word of God and to Jesus as the Word made flesh—the steady, reliable foundation for every decision. Rhema speaks to timely, specific guidance—the Spirit’s nudge that aligns with Scripture and meets you in the present. You’ll hear why these two never contradict and how obedience to the general will sharpens your ability to recognize the specific word when it comes.
Then we move through four core principles that make guidance practical. Salvation welcomes you into God’s family and identity; water baptism anchors your allegiance in public; the fullness of the Holy Spirit brings real-time wisdom, courage, and comfort; and daily fellowship through prayer, Scripture, and worship keeps your heart tuned. Along the way, we share how surrender transforms anxiety into trust, why waiting can be an act of faith, and how acknowledging God in every way leads to straight paths—without pretending life is simple.
If you’re tired of pros-and-cons lists and wish the next step came with peace, this conversation is for you. Listen, share it with someone who needs clarity today, and if it helps you, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us where you’re seeking guidance right now.
Chapters
1. Series Setup & Big Question (00:00:00)
2. Why God’s Will Isn’t Guesswork (00:02:59)
3. The Testament: Our Inheritance Explained (00:05:05)
4. Logos vs. Rhema: Two Ways God Speaks (00:08:20)
5. Start With the General Will (00:12:05)
6. Principle 1: Salvation (00:15:10)
7. Invitation to Pray (00:19:23)
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