There are a number of universal principles to be considered in the plan of God for our lives and there are certain things every Christian should do. God does have a plan for our lives and this plan is good. To discover this plan, we need to follow the guidelines given in Scripture: give thanks, be set apart, do what is right, and understand suffering and glorification in Christ. These are the biblical guidelines we are given to live life.
Giving Thanks Always – The Bible tells us that God wants us to continue to give thanks to Him. Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Being Set Apart For God – It is God’s will that we are set apart for service to Him. One of the ways we can do that is by being sexually pure. It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid immorality (1 Thessalonians 4:3).
Do What Is Right – God’s will is also for us to do right. For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people (1 Peter 2:15).
Suffer For The Cause Of Christ – It is the will of God that sometimes we will suffer for Him. So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good (1 Peter 4:19)
Glorified With Christ – It is also God’s will that we will be glorified in Him. Now if we are children, then we are heirs – heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in His sufferings in order that we may also share in His glory (Romans 8:17).
Any time we want to discover the will of God for our lives, we need to put these unchanging guidelines into our life.
Smitten With Goodness 