How do I know if this is God's will?

Question

I want to go to college 3 hours away from home. My mom wants God to give her peace to show her I'll be fine. I asked him to show me somehow if it's his will I go. How will I know?

Answer 1

If it feels good in your heart, then do it. That is where God is.

Answer 2

There is a great division between want and need. You didn't mention a father in this discussion, so the first thing to consider is your mother feelings. Is she over protective or does she have sincere concerns about this place you would go? Can you achieve the same results closer to home? Is it you that wants to make the space in the family arrangement?

Everything that we learn in life is mixed with truths and untruths, separating these can be difficult and sometimes we make decisions according to our desires. To ask for advice is a good thing, but ask it with someone you trust and that you know has the experience to advise you honestly.

Make sure you have all the facts when making your finial decision. You mother may be over protective but that is not unwarranted in this day and time. Just look at the girl in Reno on the news at present?

You ask this question in the religious section so I assume you are a believer. Ask yourself what your true goal is?

Listen to your mother and father if you have one. Listen to your brain not your heart if you have doubts.

(Jeremiah 17:9) . . .The heart is more treacherous than anything else and is desperate. Who can know it?



(Proverbs 4:20-23) . . .My son, to my words do pay attention. To my sayings incline your ear. 21 May they not get away from your eyes. Keep them in the midst of your heart. 22 For they are life to those finding them and health to all their flesh. 23 More than all else that is to be guarded, safeguard your heart, for out of it are the sources of life. . .



To safeguard your heart requires disciplining it.

Being of age will not give you wisdom, but staying alive and taking in accurate knowledge will.

(1 Thessalonians 5:21) 21 Make sure of all things; hold fast to what is fine.

Answer 3

Maybe you and your mom can pray together. And together, both of you explore all the other possibilities. Is there an acceptable college closer? Maybe you should go there for your core courses-the first 2 years and then transfer?? This is a common practice. Maybe in 2 more years your vision will be more clear- or your mom's may be. Try to work out the best thing for you both. You can do it.

Mom's worry for good reason-don't dismiss her concerns, they are very real.

Answer 4

Really it's your decision. As long as you are making the decision for healthy reasons, the choice is yours. God will not mandate it. He will open doors to make it possible, however. Ask questions like, will this school be strong for my major? Can I afford travel? Is the dorm open during holidays, so I don't HAVE to leave? Are finances working? Do I like the culture, ie, can I be social there without harming myself? Over all, will this decision support my life and relationship with God, and prepare me for my career?



The choice is yours. Your parents are naturally concerned, because they don't want you hurt. But you have to make the choice, and if you do it with right and godly motives, God's will and grace and mercy will follow YOU.

Answer 5

Interesting question. Firstly who is the high-priest of your home in terms of spiritual protection? Your mom or dad?

Do you go to a church that practices five-fold ministry according to Paul?



The spiritual high-priest of your home is responsible for creating and maintaining the spiritual environment in which you can be protected - that person takes the responsibility.



Remember that there are spiritual principles that apply here so dont listen to the bozos that said you neednt bother or make your own decisions.



Pray with your mom and/or dad (stand together in agreement) and pray what Paul told us to pray in terms of the FULL armour of God before you go to college each day.



Remember that God inhabits the praises of His people so start your prayer session always with praise and worship and thanks.



"Father God, we come before you in the name of Jesus and ask you to place your full armour on ____ and ____ and etc and to grant them traveling mercies today.

Thank you that it is done. Amen



Several neighbours witnessed my son being shot at by at least 7 robbers in an open suburban road (no cars parked in it) from only about 30 metres last year - he most probably saved the lives of the two guys being robbed whom they were trying to kill. Three of them had AK47s while there were one or two pistols involved too. Yes he shot 4 of them dead but the main issue here is that not one bullet came near him because I prayed over him that morning. How else, at that distance, with so many guns?

The only downside was that he refused the offer of a case of whiskey by the guy that was having his throat cut when the robbery was interrupted.



I have several testimonies like this just for my family in recent times and several hundred from our church alone over recent times. Prayer, correctly applied, works every time!



The point is, is that you can go wherever you need to with His covering - He will give your mother peace of mind about any decision you make so long as you have asked Him in the first place to guide your decisions (Proverbs 'submit your plans to me, and I will make them your actions' etc)

Answer 6

He has promised to give us peace of mind. Be aware of your level of peace. Thank the Savior that He is willing to guide you. After doing some studying of the pro's and con's, make a choice (tentatively) and pray "Thank you Savior that you are able to make me aware of my unrest of mind, if this choice violates your will in any way, so I can alter my plans and choose to do those things that are pleasing to you." Then be sure that He will.

Answer 7

I agree with the kittens person. You should go because you want to, not because someone else is telling you to. What if you sit there waiting for an answer, and never get one? You'd have wasted all that time that you could have spent going foward in your life.

Answer 8

God wants you to have the courage to make your own decisions. Just as parents encourage children to become independent, God also wants you to be optimistic, hopeful, and courageous.

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Answer 9

Don't rely on a magic bunny coming down to snuggle you.



Make the decision you need to make, and tell your mother of your plan. Then let her know it's time to grow up and quit talking to the sky.

Answer 10

IF it's GOD's will you will have peace about your decision in your heart. It should not be hard but easy to do...

Answer 11

God gave you a brain with which to make decisions. That's His sign that you should use it and not ask Him about every little trivial thing. Hasn't He left enough instructions?

Answer 12

Ask God's Blessings on your endeavor.

Answer 13

If it is God's will, you will have a remarkable peace about your decision.

Answer 14

God will give u indication

Answer 15

Make the best decision for yourself. Don't waste time waiting on an answer from someone else.

Answer 16

doesn't your silly religion teach you that when you look for a sign none will be given? Handy isn't it.

Answer 17

If there is no other explanation for it that make you happy or satisfied.

Answer 18

You won't. God doesn't care.



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Answer 19

:) poor thing.