“God, what should I do?” That's the question most of us ask–maybe you’re asking it right now.. Put another way, “what is your will, God?” These aren’t bad questions–they’re good. But they can also be incomplete. Kind of like missing the forest because of the trees. Sometimes the better question is not, “God what should I do?” but “God what are you doing?”

In  this episode, I want to encourage you to see your circumstances (yes, the ones you are in right now) from a different perspective. Instead of only asking God what decision you should make, what if you also asked what He's doing in you? We'll talk about how God uses trials, relationships, and His Word to shape us into the image of Christ. My prayer is that you'll walk away with renewed hope, greater confidence in God's plan, and the peace that comes from knowing He's faithfully finishing the work He started in you.

And, if you’re thinking, That’s great, but I still need to know God’s will. Today’s episode is the beginning point to that dilemma and next week my guest will answer the question, “How can I discern God’s will?” You won’t want to miss it!

And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at @donnaajones. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode!

Xo,

Donna

 

Key Takeaways:

0:00:12 - Rethinking God’s Will: Transformation Over Direction

0:02:40 - Life as a Dress Fitting: Conformed to Christ’s Image

0:09:09 - Trials as Refining Tools: Let Mind Lead, Not Emotions

0:13:29 - People and Scripture as Catalysts for Maturity

0:17:49 - From All Things to Radiant Bride: God Finishes What He Starts

What We Talk About
Why we often ask the wrong question about God's will
God's greater purpose of transforming us into Christ's image
Philippians 1:6 and God's promise to finish what He starts
How wedding dress alterations illustrate spiritual growth
Why God uses trials to mature our faith
Learning to lead with truth instead of emotions
The importance of spiritually healthy relationships
Reading Scripture to know both God's character and His heart
Seeing difficult circumstances through God's eternal perspective

Instead of Asking...

Rather than only asking:

"God, what should I do?"

Also ask:

"God, what are You doing in me?"

God shapes us through three primary tools:
Trials – Building endurance and revealing areas for growth.
People – Using authentic relationships to encourage and sharpen us.
His Word – Revealing who God is and teaching us how to live.

When reading Scripture, ask two simple questions:
Who are You, Lord?
In light of who You are, how do You want me to live?

Donna’s Resources:

Order a copy of my latest book - 

Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. 

It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon. 

If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God.

It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their faith.

Let’s Connect:

Instagram: @donnaajones    

Website: www.donnajones.org    

Donna’s speaking schedule: https://donnajones.org/events/

&ldquo;God, what should I do?&rdquo; That's the question most of us ask&ndash;maybe you&rsquo;re asking it right now.. Put another way, &ldquo;what is your will, God?&rdquo; These aren&rsquo;t bad questions&ndash;they&rsquo;re good. But they can also be incomplete. Kind of like missing the forest because of the trees. Sometimes the better question is not, &ldquo;God what should I do?&rdquo; but &ldquo;God what are you doing?&rdquo;
In&nbsp; this episode, I want to encourage you to see your circumstances (yes, the ones you are in right now) from a different perspective. Instead of only asking God what decision you should make, what if you also asked what He's doing in you? We'll talk about how God uses trials, relationships, and His Word to shape us into the image of Christ. My prayer is that you'll walk away with renewed hope, greater confidence in God's plan, and the peace that comes from knowing He's faithfully finishing the work He started in you.
And, if you&rsquo;re thinking, That&rsquo;s great, but I still need to know God&rsquo;s will. Today&rsquo;s episode is the beginning point to that dilemma and next week my guest will answer the question, &ldquo;How can I discern God&rsquo;s will?&rdquo; You won&rsquo;t want to miss it!
And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a>. And don&rsquo;t forget to subscribe so you don&rsquo;t miss a single episode!
Xo,
Donna
&nbsp;
Key Takeaways:
0:00:12 - Rethinking God&rsquo;s Will: Transformation Over Direction
0:02:40 - Life as a Dress Fitting: Conformed to Christ&rsquo;s Image
0:09:09 - Trials as Refining Tools: Let Mind Lead, Not Emotions
0:13:29 - People and Scripture as Catalysts for Maturity
0:17:49 - From All Things to Radiant Bride: God Finishes What He Starts
What We Talk About
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why we often ask the wrong question about God's will</li>
<li aria-level="1">God's greater purpose of transforming us into Christ's image</li>
<li aria-level="1">Philippians 1:6 and God's promise to finish what He starts</li>
<li aria-level="1">How wedding dress alterations illustrate spiritual growth</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why God uses trials to mature our faith</li>
<li aria-level="1">Learning to lead with truth instead of emotions</li>
<li aria-level="1">The importance of spiritually healthy relationships</li>
<li aria-level="1">Reading Scripture to know both God's character and His heart</li>
<li aria-level="1">Seeing difficult circumstances through God's eternal perspective</li>
</ul>
Instead of Asking...
Rather than only asking:
"God, what should I do?"
Also ask:
"God, what are You doing in me?"
God shapes us through three primary tools:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Trials &ndash; Building endurance and revealing areas for growth.</li>
<li aria-level="1">People &ndash; Using authentic relationships to encourage and sharpen us.</li>
<li aria-level="1">His Word &ndash; Revealing who God is and teaching us how to live.</li>
</ul>
When reading Scripture, ask two simple questions:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Who are You, Lord?</li>
<li aria-level="1">In light of who You are, how do You want me to live?</li>
</ol>
Donna&rsquo;s Resources:
Order a copy of my latest book -&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret.&nbsp;</a>
It is available anywhere books are sold&ndash; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">here is the link on Amazon.&nbsp;</a>
If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you&rsquo;ll want a copy of my book, <a href="https://seekmeetinggod.com/">Seek: A Woman&rsquo;s Guide to Meeting God.</a>
It&rsquo;s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their faith.
Let&rsquo;s Connect:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Website: <a href="http://www.donnajones.org">www.donnajones.org</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Donna&rsquo;s speaking schedule: <a href="https://donnajones.org/events/">https://donnajones.org/events/</a>

If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged.

Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you.

 But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

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If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

If you&rsquo;ve ever had a conversation where you&rsquo;ve walked away thinking, &ldquo;Wow! That was just what I needed&rdquo;, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor&rsquo;s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving &ldquo;that&rsquo;s just what I needed&rdquo; conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she&rsquo;ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna&rsquo;s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

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