Discover Hope Ministries

03/10/2026

01/27/2026

Want to Know God's Will?

The only way to know God’s will is by getting to know Him. It’s through drawing near to God that His guidance becomes evident. There isn’t one correct way to do that, but there are steps we can take that will help.

Seek God through prayer:
Think about a close friend. If you’ve known them for a while, you know what they like and dislike. The closer you are to someone, the more you understand them. The same goes for our relationship with God. Knowing God’s will comes from having honest conversations with Him. That’s why we need to get into the habit of talking to Him regularly, about everything.

Search the Scriptures:
God’s will for your life will never contradict what is written in Scripture. So as you get to know God through prayer, familiarize yourself with His Word. The more you study the Bible, the more your desires will begin to reflect God’s will. And when this happens, you can confidently ask God anything—and He will hear you.

Listen to the Holy Spirit:
Listening for the Holy Spirit often requires silencing the noise around you. When you get rid of distractions and stop fixating on fear, you start to notice God’s peaceful presence in your present circumstances. So as you pray and search the Scriptures, ask the Holy Spirit to guide you, and allow God to silence any distractions.

Look for confirmation from wise people:
Consider inviting people who are further ahead in their faith journey to be your “wise counsel.” Ask them to seek God’s will for your life with you. This step must be done alongside the previous ones. Seeking wise advice should confirm what you sense God is already telling you to do—it should not take the place of talking directly to God.

You may not always get it right, but the more you try to understand God’s will, the easier it becomes. When your desires align with God’s desires, He can trust you to do what is right. Applying these steps will help you, but discovering God’s will is a lifelong commitment that requires seeking God every day.

12/13/2025

I Am With You”

Isaiah 41:10

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Fear has a way of showing up quietly—often when we’re tired, uncertain, or standing at a crossroads we never planned to face. Isaiah 41:10 speaks directly into that space. God doesn’t begin this verse by minimizing our fear or telling us to “be strong.” Instead, He begins with presence: “For I am with you.”

That changes everything.

This promise reminds us that we are not walking alone through loss, transition, or uncertainty. God doesn’t stand at a distance offering advice—He stands beside us, steady and unshaken. When our strength runs out, He doesn’t scold us for being weak; He supplies what we lack. When our hands feel empty, His righteous right hand holds us firmly.

Notice how personal the language is: your God… strengthen you… help you… uphold you. This isn’t a general encouragement meant for the crowd. It’s a direct promise to the individual heart that feels overwhelmed today.

Fear tells us we won’t make it. God tells us we don’t have to make it alone.

Even when we don’t feel strong, even when we don’t know the next step, this verse assures us that God is actively involved—strengthening, helping, and holding us up. Our job isn’t to have it all figured out. Our job is to trust the One who already does.

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Reflection

What fears have been weighing on your heart lately?

Where do you need to trust God’s strength instead of relying on your own?

How does it change your perspective to know that God is with you, not just watching you?

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Prayer

Lord, thank You for being with me when fear tries to take hold. When I feel weak, remind me that You are my strength. When I feel unsure, help me trust Your steady hand. I place my fears in Your care and choose to walk forward knowing You uphold me. Amen.