Refining God’s Call 

Discerning God’s Will  

September 22, 2024 

Dr. Brad Hoffmann, pastor 

 Romans 12:2 

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” 

 Galatians 5:16-18 

“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.” 

 1 Corinthians 2:10-13 

“These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For who knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual.” 

 Proverbs 16:9 

“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” 

 Isaiah 30:21 

“And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.” 

SIX DISCERNING PRACTICES 

 Listen for the Holy Spirit 

 Seek Community Counsel  

 Demonstrate Faithfulness in What You Know 

 Wait upon the LORD 

 Look for the Providential Signs 

 Know Peace