The Attributes of God

God’s Guidance

1. The Nature of God's Guidance
- God's Sovereignty in Guidance
God's guidance is rooted in His sovereignty. He orchestrates events and directs paths according to His will.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
- God's Wisdom and Knowledge
God's guidance is perfect because He is all-knowing and wise.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, declares the LORD.
- God's Love and Care
God's guidance is an expression of His love and care for His people.
Psalm 32:8: I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.

Questions for Reflection:
1. How does understanding God's sovereignty affect your trust in His guidance?
2. In what ways can you seek God's wisdom in your daily decisions?
3. How does knowing God cares for you change your perspective on His guidance?

2. Means of God's Guidance
- Scripture as a Guide
The Bible is a primary means through which God guides His people.
Psalm 119:105: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
- Prayer and Communion with God
Through prayer, believers seek God's guidance and align their hearts with His will.
Philippians 4:6-7: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your
requests to God.
- The Holy Spirit's Role
The Holy Spirit guides believers into all truth and helps them discern God's will.
John 16:13: But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth.

Questions for Reflection:
1. How can you incorporate more of God's Word into your decision-making process?
2. What role does prayer play in seeking God's guidance in your life?
3. How do you recognize the Holy Spirit's guidance in your daily walk?

3. The Purpose of God's Guidance
- Conformity to Christ
God's guidance aims to transform believers into the likeness of Christ.
Romans 8:29: For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son.
- Fulfillment of God's Plan
God's guidance ensures the fulfillment of His divine plan and purposes.
Ephesians 1:11: In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything
in conformity with the purpose of His will.
- Glorification of God
Ultimately, God's guidance leads to His glory being revealed through His people.
1 Corinthians 10:31: So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

Questions for Reflection:
1. How does God's guidance help you become more like Christ?
2. In what ways can you align your personal goals with God's overarching plan?
3. How can your actions and decisions bring glory to God?

4. Obstacles to Receiving God's Guidance
- Sin and Disobedience
Sin can hinder our ability to receive and follow God's guidance.
Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden His face from you.
- Lack of Faith
Doubt and lack of faith can prevent us from trusting in God's guidance.
James 1:6: But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and
tossed by the wind.
- Worldly Distractions
The cares and distractions of the world can drown out God's voice.
Mark 4:19: But the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word,
making it unfruitful.

Questions for Reflection:
1. What sins or habits might be hindering your ability to receive God's guidance?
2. How can you strengthen your faith to trust more fully in God's direction?
3. What steps can you take to minimize distractions and focus on God's voice?

5. Responding to God's Guidance
- Obedience to God's Direction
Responding to God's guidance requires obedience and action.
James 1:22: Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
- Patience and Waiting on God
Sometimes God's guidance requires patience and waiting for His timing.
Psalm 27:14: Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
- Trust and Surrender
Trusting in God's guidance involves surrendering our own plans and desires.
Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge
Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Questions for Reflection:
1. In what areas of your life do you need to practice greater obedience to God's guidance?
2. How can you cultivate patience as you wait for God's direction?
3. What does it mean for you to fully trust and surrender to God's plan for your life?

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