The whole deal about figuring out God’s will has always been somewhat of a mystery for me. That’s why I was intrigued by Kyle Lake’s new book Understanding God’s Will: How to Hack the Equation without Formulas. You may not know Kyle yet, but you know the guy that leads worship at his church. Kyle is the pastor of University Baptist Church in Waco, Texas–home of the David Crowder Band. How fun would that be?

Here are some of my favorite lines from the book:

  • "The God of the Scriptures seems more interested in relationship than performance."
  • "The central question in life is not, ‘Have you discerned God’s will for your life–vocation, college, spouse, location?’ but, ‘Are you becoming a learner of Christ as you navigate life, career, family, dating/marriage, and relationships?’"
  • "Herein lies a major misconception about God’s will–namely that God’s will is the path of least resistance…our mistake is to confuse an open door for an easy door."
  • "Though we have intentionally chosen to follow God, that doesn’t mean our lives are exempt from disappointment, illness, conflict, and even unexpected tragedy. God’s will is not the path of least resistance!"
  • "God’s primary will does not revolve around what you do, but who you are and who you are becoming."
  • "No matter how each of us employs the king’s specific will for our lives, if we can’t connect it with the good of the kingdom, then we’ll most likely not experience the full meaning for which our lives were intended."

If you were hoping to find God’s will here, I’m sorry–there are no magic formulas. My offer at 1-800-ASK-TONY still stands, though. As always, I’d be glad to tell you what to do or where to go.

Most Commented Posts: