NOTES

“God, what is Your will for me?” It is something that we have all prayed before, often secretly wishing for a neon sign or a loud voice to speak from heaven and direct us in what to do. But sometimes we overcomplicate His will for our lives. While God delights in engaging with us on the details of our days and directing our paths, He lays out His calling for our lives very clearly here in these verses. Learn to do good. Seek justice. Correct oppression. Defend the fatherless and the widow. This is how we reflect His heart in a weary world that is searching for answers.

His character is clear. Your calling has been laid out. The question now is: How will you answer the call? How will your heart be lit on fire for those in need whom the Lord has placed in your life? How will your holy compassion take action today and every day? You have been chosen for this purpose. Your life, your voice, your gifts are precious to God and can be used for His kingdom. Don’t wait. As Paul says in Ephesians 4:1, it is up to you to “walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called.”

Isaiah 1:17

Questions to Consider:

What are some of the roadblocks, obstacles, or strongholds that keep you from fully living out this calling?

What are some ways you can make the calling in these verses practical to your daily life? What can you start with today?

Prayer Points:

Spend a few moments journaling and talking to God. If you need some help, here are a few prayer points to get you started:

Spend some time praying through this verse and asking God to reveal specific areas where you can begin living this calling out in your life.

Pray over the barriers in your life that may be keeping you from fully walking in the calling to which you have been called. Take a few minutes to ask God for wisdom and direction in removing these obstacles.

Ask the Lord to light your heart on fire with a desire to reflect His character in this broken world.

Praise God for the joy and privilege it is to be used in His service for the kingdom of God.