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What does the Bible say about seeking gods will?

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The Bible teaches that God calls His people to seek and gladly submit to His will, trusting that His wise purposes are good even when they are difficult to understand. Jesus tells us to seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness in Matthew 6:33, while Romans 12:1-2 urges believers to offer themselves to God and be renewed in mind so they may discern His will. Christ Himself modeled humble obedience in John 5:30 and Matthew 26:39. God works all things for the good of those who love Him according to Romans 8:28, and His Spirit helps and intercedes for His people in Romans 8:27. We seek Him sincerely through His Word, prayer, obedience, and trust.

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  • Matthew 6:33

    But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

  • Romans 12:1-2

    [1] Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. [2] Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

  • John 5:30

    I can of myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is righteous; because I don't seek my own will, but the will of my Father who sent me.

  • Romans 8:28

    We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

  • Matthew 26:39

    He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire."

  • Romans 8:27

    He who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit's mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God.

  • Hebrews 4:12

    For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

  • Romans 12:2

    Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

  • Jeremiah 29:13

    You shall seek me, and find me, when you shall search for me with all your heart.

  • Ephesians 5:17

    Therefore don't be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

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