Life is full of decisions—some small, some life-altering—and the way we approach them shapes not only our own lives but the lives of those around us. God’s Word is filled with stories of people making both wise and disastrous choices, and these examples are given to help us navigate our own paths. The heart of discerning God’s will is not about chasing after hidden clues or hoping for a sign in the sky, but about placing ourselves under the steady flow of God’s authority, submitting our hearts and minds to Him daily. God’s will is not a mystery to be solved, but a relationship to be lived out, where we untangle our desires from selfish ambition and align ourselves with His purposes.We often look for shortcuts—flipping coins, seeking signs, or relying on feelings—but Scripture calls us to a deeper process. Our hearts, as Jeremiah reminds us, are deceitful and prone to wander. The first step is to obey what God has already made clear: to receive Christ, follow Him daily, pray, know His Word, share our faith, fellowship with believers, give generously, and forgive others. As we walk in these things, our hearts become more attuned to God’s voice and less entangled by our own will.When facing major decisions, it’s wise to consider four “lights”: our circumstances, the impressions of God’s Spirit, the truth of God’s Word, and the counsel of godly people. No single light is sufficient on its own, but when they converge, we find clarity. Even then, we must ask diagnostic questions rooted in James 3 and 4: What is my motivation? Is my decision based on truth or pride? Is it pure and peace-loving, or driven by jealousy and selfishness? Does it promote gentleness and mercy, or is it rooted in worldly or even demonic influences? What are the outcomes—does it bear good fruit and promote peace? How does it affect my relationships? And ultimately, who is glorified—God or myself?God is not a vending machine or an avatar to be manipulated. He is holy, loving, and desires an intimate relationship with us. As we daily surrender, seek His wisdom, and walk in obedience to what we already know, we can trust that He will guide us in the decisions that matter most.Youtube Chapters[00:00 ] - Welcome[01:10 ] - Aircraft Carrier Church: Sending and Blessing[03:30 ] - The Paralysis of Analysis in Decision-Making[07:08 ] - How We Make Decisions: Culture’s Methods[13:00 ] - God’s Will and the Reality of Our Hearts[17:45 ] - Biblical Examples of Major Decisions[22:30 ] - Submitting to God’s Authority[25:40 ] - Untangling Our Hearts: Romans 12:1-2[28:10 ] - Nine Things We Know Are God’s Will[32:09 ] - The Four Lights of Godly Decision-Making[37:00 ] - Personal Story: A Life-Changing Decision[40:34 ] - James 3-4: Seven Diagnostic Questions[43:45 ] - Examining Our Motivations and Foundations[47:53 ] - The World, the Flesh, and the Devil[51:19 ] - The Impact of Decisions on Relationships[52:35 ] - Prayer and Surrender to God’s Will