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Discerning God's Will - Illustration on guidance | IllustrateTheWord

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Spiritual Discipline

Discerning God's Will

By Ignatius of LoyolaSource: Ignatius of Loyola - Spiritual Exercises (adapted) (Public Domain)Short41 words

The will of God is not a puzzle to be solved but a Person to be known. As we grow in relationship with God, we begin to know His will instinctively. Prayer, Scripture, and community all help us discern His leading.

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