How to Know God’s Will for Your Life ✨

(Lessons from George Müller)

George Müller is one of my all-time favorite Christian heroes of faith. This man truly knew how to walk with the Lord — how to pray and receive clear answers, and how to discern God’s will in every area of life.

What amazes me most is that he didn’t just live it — he taught others how to do the same. In a podcast I listened to that covered one of his writings, Müller shared the steps he followed (and preached) on that timeless question:

“How can I know God’s will for my life?”

Here are the steps he outlined:

1. Silence Your Own Opinions — Positive or Negative

Before seeking God’s will, Müller emphasized the need to quiet our personal desires, preferences, and opinions. God’s voice can’t be heard clearly when our own is louder.

2. Set Aside Feelings — Walk by Faith in God’s Word and the Holy Spirit

Emotions can be unreliable guides. Instead, Müller focused on trusting God’s promises and allowing the Holy Spirit to confirm truth through Scripture.

3. Observe Providential Circumstances

God often opens and closes doors to guide His children. Müller paid attention to how circumstances aligned with what God was impressing on his heart.

4. Seek Prayerful Revelation

Through prayer, we bring our uncertainty before God and wait for His peace to settle the matter. Müller believed that God delights to reveal His will to those who humbly ask.

5. After Two or Three Confirmations — Proceed

Once Müller saw repeated confirmations through prayer, Scripture, and providence, he acted in faith. He didn’t rush — but he also didn’t delay once God’s direction was clear.

💭 Application

Knowing God’s will isn’t about chasing signs or feelings — it’s about cultivating intimacy with Him. When our hearts are surrendered and our minds are quiet before His Word, His direction becomes unmistakably clear.

Ask yourself:

Am I truly willing to do whatever God reveals — even if it’s not what I expect?

Have I silenced my own will long enough to hear His?

Like George Müller, may we learn to trust that God still speaks today — through His Word, His Spirit, and His providence. And when He does, may we have the courage to obey. 🙏