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Dec 2021
23m 10s

Learning to Discern the Will of God

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How do we discern God’s will for our lives? Whether it’s contemplating a big move, asking someone on a date, or accepting a job offer, we all face moments in life when desire to know the will of God for our lives. Dr. Sri takes us through a foundational moment in his life when he had to make an important choice and offers us three key insights on how to discern the will God in our lives.

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Discernment often involves wrestling with God, learning to surrender, and discovering our own desires, attachments, and fears.

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