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Back to EpisodesCan Your Desires Reveal God's Will? | Episode #068
Description
Christians are often taught to distrust their desires. But when your life is surrendered to God, your desires can become some of the strongest clues to His will and calling. They are not conclusive proof—but neither are they merely selfish impulses you should bury or ignore.
In this episode, Craig explains how to:
• Surrender your desires without denying them
• Recognize how God shapes the desires of a surrendered heart
• Bring what you want honestly before God
• Align your personal desires with God’s purposes
• Step out in faith without requiring a successful outcome
You’ll hear how Craig’s love for horses became connected with an opportunity to fulfill his calling—and why surrender should never be confused with always choosing the safest path.
Your surrendered desires may be more than things God allows you to enjoy. They may be some of the strongest clues to His will and calling for your life.
Scriptures referenced: Psalm 37:4; Philippians 2:13; Ephesians 2:10; Matthew 14:28–29; Romans 6:13.
Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Is It Right for Me?
01:08 Reviewing the Previous Episode
01:39 Surrender Your Desires to God
0212 Can Your Desires Point You to God’s Will?
02:42 God Works Through Surrendered Desires
03:36 You Are God’s Masterpiece
04:18 Peter Steps Out of the Boat
05:00 Don’t Confuse Surrender With Safety
05:58 A Prayer of Surrender
06:31 Align Your Desires With God’s Purposes
06:58 All Christians Have A Shared Calling
07:13 When Personal Desire and Calling Come Together
08:56 Surrender Does Not Guarantee Success
09:45 What Desire Keeps Returning?
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