Seeking God's Will: 15 Bible Verses for Discerning Your Purpose
In the journey of life, we often find ourselves seeking God's will and purpose for our lives. We long to know what our true calling is, how we can serve Him and make a difference in this world. Thankfully, the Bible provides us with guidance and wisdom on how to discern God's will for our lives. Let us explore 15 Bible verses that will help us in this quest, using biblical examples and teachings.
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6) This verse reminds us to trust in God completely and submit ourselves to His guidance.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11) God has a purpose and plan for each one of us, and we can find comfort in knowing that His plans are good.
"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." (Proverbs 16:3) When we surrender our plans to God, He will establish and guide us in the right direction.
"Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." (Psalm 37:4) When we find joy in the Lord, He aligns the desires of our heart with His will.
"The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way." (Psalm 37:23) As we follow God's ways and seek to please Him, He directs our steps.
"Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known." (Jeremiah 33:3) God promises to reveal His plans and secrets to those who seek Him.
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." (Matthew 6:33) When we prioritize God's kingdom and righteousness, everything else falls into place.
"Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness." (Psalm 37:3) Trusting in God and being faithful in our actions will lead us closer to His purpose for our lives.
"Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established." (Proverbs 16:3) By committing our work and endeavors to God, He will bring clarity and direction to our plans.
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." (Ephesians 2:10) God has prepared good works for us to walk in, and as we align ourselves with Him, we fulfill our purpose.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28) Even in the midst of trials and challenges, we can trust that God is working for our good and fulfilling His purpose in our lives.
"For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it." (Matthew 16:25) Jesus teaches us that true purpose is found when we surrender our lives to Him and His will.
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." (Romans 12:2) To discern God's will, we must renew our minds and align ourselves with His ways, rather than conforming to the world.
"Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground." (Psalm 143:10) Through prayer and seeking God's guidance, we can ask Him to teach us His will and allow His Spirit to lead us.
"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." (Colossians 3:17) Our purpose is to bring glory to God in everything we do, and as we do so, we can find fulfillment and joy.
As we reflect on these 15 Bible verses, let us remember that seeking God's will is not a one-time event but a lifelong journey. It requires constant surrender, prayer, and aligning our hearts with God's Word. May each one of us find comfort and inspiration in knowing that God has a unique purpose for our lives. Let us love God, believe in His plans, love one another, and trust that He loves us unconditionally. May you be blessed abundantly as you discern and walk in God's purpose for your life. 🙏💫
Kenneth Murithi (Guest) on January 17, 2023
Hebrews 10:35-36 – "So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised."
George Wanjala (Guest) on January 15, 2023
This is one of the most relatable quotes I’ve come across in a long time!
Isaac Kiptoo (Guest) on January 14, 2023
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. – Hebrews 10:24
Anna Mchome (Guest) on January 14, 2023
Let your faith in God be the strongest part of you. – Unknown
James Malima (Guest) on January 8, 2023
Inspiring words, I’m sharing this!
Nora Lowassa (Guest) on January 3, 2023
James 3:13-18 – "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such ‘wisdom’ does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness."
Ibrahim (Guest) on January 3, 2023
1 John 5:14-15 – "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him."
Elizabeth Mrema (Guest) on December 29, 2022
God love never fails.
Ruth Wanjiku (Guest) on December 20, 2022
Very motivating and powerful! 💪🔥
Ali (Guest) on December 17, 2022
Amazing how a few words can make such a big difference in perspective.
Peter Mbise (Guest) on December 15, 2022
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. – Ephesians 4:2
Jamila (Guest) on December 13, 2022
This quote lifted my spirits!
Jacob Kiplangat (Guest) on December 13, 2022
Grace and peace be with you.
Esther Cheruiyot (Guest) on December 11, 2022
1 Timothy 6:17-19 – "Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way, they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life."
Betty Cheruiyot (Guest) on December 7, 2022
Faith doesn’t make things easy, but it makes them possible. – Unknown
Mary Njeri (Guest) on December 6, 2022
2 Peter 1:5-8 – "For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Omar (Guest) on December 3, 2022
Romans 14:7-9 – "For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living."
Habiba (Guest) on November 11, 2022
Matthew 5:3-10 – "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Omari (Guest) on November 7, 2022
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. – Psalm 23:1
Diana Mumbua (Guest) on October 29, 2022
Love the simplicity and wisdom here.
Carol Nyakio (Guest) on October 23, 2022
This quote was the perfect reminder to stay grateful, no matter what.
Bahati (Guest) on October 19, 2022
John 6:35-40 – "Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.’"
Binti (Guest) on October 13, 2022
Luke 24:45-49 – "Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, 'This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.'"
Latifa (Guest) on October 2, 2022
Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. – Romans 13:10
Josephine (Guest) on October 1, 2022
Faith is the path to peace, trusting in God who never fails. – Unknown
Monica Lissu (Guest) on September 24, 2022
Romans 8:26-27 – "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God."
Samuel Omondi (Guest) on September 22, 2022
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. – Philippians 4:13
Lydia Mahiga (Guest) on September 14, 2022
Luke 10:25-28 – "On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. ‘Teacher,’ he asked, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ ‘What is written in the Law?’ he replied. ‘How do you read it?’ He answered, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and, love your neighbor as yourself.’ ‘You have answered correctly,’ Jesus replied. ‘Do this and you will live.’"
Alice Mwikali (Guest) on September 13, 2022
Philippians 3:12-14 – "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."
Abubakari (Guest) on September 12, 2022
Faith is trusting in the goodness of God and His love for you, even when life is hard. – Francis Chan
Stephen Kangethe (Guest) on September 9, 2022
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."
Abubakar (Guest) on August 28, 2022
For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. – Galatians 3:26
Patrick Akech (Guest) on August 27, 2022
So simple, yet profound. 🌱
Rahma (Guest) on August 27, 2022
Faith reminds us that though we may not see the whole picture, God is painting a masterpiece. – Unknown
Habiba (Guest) on August 25, 2022
You always post quotes that spark a new perspective in me. Keep up the good work!
Moses Mwita (Guest) on August 14, 2022
I needed this perspective.
Janet Sumari (Guest) on August 2, 2022
In faith, all things are possible
Lydia Mutheu (Guest) on August 2, 2022
Through Christ, we receive God's abundant mercy
Jane Muthui (Guest) on July 23, 2022
Luke 6:27-31 – "But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you."
Mwanaidi (Guest) on July 21, 2022
John 3:16-18 – "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son."
Salima (Guest) on July 15, 2022
Love the simplicity and wisdom here. 🌿
Khamis (Guest) on July 2, 2022
This one really made me think.
Richard Mulwa (Guest) on June 26, 2022
Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to. – Unknown
Rose Waithera (Guest) on June 10, 2022
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. – 1 Corinthians 16:13
Shukuru (Guest) on June 8, 2022
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9
Issa (Guest) on June 2, 2022
Luke 6:27-31 – "But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you."
John Kamande (Guest) on May 26, 2022
God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s supplies. – Hudson Taylor
Nora Kidata (Guest) on May 25, 2022
Feed your faith and your fears will starve to death. – Anonymous
James Mduma (Guest) on May 22, 2022
Praying for you 🙏
Betty Kimaro (Guest) on May 20, 2022
Faith is taking God at His word, not doubting His promises. – Charles Spurgeon
Robert Okello (Guest) on May 12, 2022
1 Corinthians 10:12-13 – "So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."
Edith Cherotich (Guest) on May 5, 2022
Grace and peace be with you.
Grace Wairimu (Guest) on May 5, 2022
Such a powerful message! 💪 This quote is exactly what I needed to remind myself to stay strong and keep pushing forward, no matter the obstacles in my path. It’s easy to get discouraged when life doesn’t go as planned, but this message gave me a boost of confidence and renewed determination. I love how it’s not just inspiring, but also challenges me to think about my own strength and resilience. Thank you for this reminder!
Tabitha Okumu (Guest) on April 30, 2022
Walk by faith, not by sight
Zubeida (Guest) on April 29, 2022
2 Timothy 1:7-10 – "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel."
Betty Kimaro (Guest) on April 27, 2022
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. – Romans 5:1
Monica Nyalandu (Guest) on April 26, 2022
Keep believing, even when it's hard to see the way
Jafari (Guest) on April 21, 2022
Acts 17:24-28 – "The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, 'We are his offspring.'"
Grace Mligo (Guest) on April 19, 2022
When God closes a door, He opens a window. But it’s up to you to have the faith to find it. – Unknown
Isaac Kiptoo (Guest) on April 13, 2022
You always post exactly what I need to hear. This one really spoke to me!