Walking in God’s Will — The Daily Decisions that Define You
Key Verse:
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” — Psalm 119:105 (KJV)
We often think of God’s will as a distant mystery—something to be discovered when we have to make a big decision: Which college should I attend? What career should I pursue? Who should I marry? But the truth is, knowing God’s will begins with something much smaller—our daily walk.
God’s will is not hidden. It’s not a code to crack or a secret map to find. It’s revealed through relationship. Psalm 37:23 tells us, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Notice that it says steps, not leaps. God doesn’t show us the entire path all at once—He gives us light for the next step.
That’s what David meant when he wrote, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet.” A lamp doesn’t light up the whole road—it shines just far enough to keep you walking in the right direction.
Ellen G. White wrote, “When we make the Lord our trust, we shall know that we are walking in His counsel.” (Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 60.) That means when you trust God moment by moment, you can know you’re right where He wants you to be.
Faithfulness in the Small Things
Before God reveals His larger plan, He tests our faithfulness in the small things. Jesus said, “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much” (Luke 16:10).
Think of Joseph. Before he ever became a ruler in Egypt, he learned to be faithful as a servant in Potiphar’s house and even as a prisoner. Each test prepared him for the next responsibility. God’s will isn’t only about where He’s leading you—it’s about who you’re becoming as you follow.
Ellen White reminds us:
“It is not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is done, that God values.” — Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 398.
God’s will is often revealed in simple, ordinary obedience: showing kindness when no one notices, studying with diligence, praying when you don’t feel like it, choosing honesty when lying would be easier. These small decisions shape character—and character determines destiny.
Obedience Opens the Way
Many young people ask, “How can I know God’s will for my life?” But sometimes the better question is, “Am I obeying what I already know?”
God reveals more light to those who walk in the light they have. If you ignore His Word in small things, why would He show you bigger things? The Bible says, “If any man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine” (John 7:17). In other words, obedience opens understanding.
When you read Scripture, you don’t just study to learn facts—you read to align your heart with God’s heart. Each command of God carries a promise of power. The same voice that says “Follow Me” gives the strength to follow.
Walking with God Is a Relationship
God’s will isn’t a formula; it’s a friendship. Walking with Him means spending time in His presence, learning His character, and trusting His heart.
Think of Enoch. The Bible simply says, “Enoch walked with God” (Genesis 5:24). That’s all it took. He didn’t just visit God on weekends—he lived in continual fellowship with Him. His walk became so close that one day, God simply took him home.
God desires that same intimacy with you. His will is not just about doing something for Him but being someone with Him. Prayer is not merely asking for direction; it’s aligning your heart so that His desires become your desires.
Proverbs 3:6 says, “In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” When you acknowledge God in everything—your studies, friendships, social media, plans, and priorities—you place your life under divine management.
Daily Surrender
It’s possible to know God’s will today without knowing everything about tomorrow. Each morning is an opportunity to surrender your plans to Him again.
Ellen White writes:
“Consecrate yourself to God in the morning; make this your very first work. Let your prayer be, ‘Take me, O Lord, as wholly Thine. I lay all my plans at Thy feet.’” — Steps to Christ, p. 70.
That kind of surrender brings peace. You don’t have to worry about controlling every outcome, because you’ve already placed your life in the hands of the One who knows the end from the beginning.
Walking in God’s will means you trust that even detours have purpose. Sometimes God’s “no” is protection, and His “wait” is peparation. Every delay is designed to shape your faith.
Living It Out
Here’s a simple way to walk in God’s will each day:
Pray first thing. Ask God to lead your thoughts, words, and actions.
Read His Word. Let Scripture shape your perspective before the world does.
Obey immediately. When God impresses something on your heart, respond without delay.
Review your day. Before bed, ask, “Did I walk where God led me today?”
When you live this way, God’s will stops feeling mysterious. It becomes a rhythm of trust—one step, one decision, one day at a time.
Reflection Thought:
God’s will isn’t discovered in a single moment—it’s walked out over a lifetime. The daily choices you make are shaping the story God wants to write through you.
Prayer Thought:
“Lord, help me to walk in Your will today. Teach me to be faithful in the small things, obedient to Your Word, and surrender to Your plan for my life.”
- Written by Ptr. Jorge Alvarado