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Discerning God's Will For Your Life (with Tim Ross)

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Sep 4, 2025

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Tim Ross

In this engaging discussion, Tim Ross, a trusted voice in the Christian community and best friend of Preston Morrison, shares insights on discerning God's will. They explore how God's guidance often comes as a quiet whisper rather than a loud command, emphasizing that the journey of faith is about ongoing dialogue. They discuss the importance of patience, the significance of prayer, and how closed doors can lead to unexpected new beginnings. Embracing mistakes as growth opportunities plays a central role, transforming fear into clarity for listeners navigating their spiritual paths.

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ADVICE

Pray To Hear, Not To Command

Use your ears more than your mouth when praying about a decision.
Pause after your first sentence and wait for God's response before speaking again.

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ADVICE

Surround Sound Confirmation

Share what you hear from God with trusted people to get confirmation.
Use a

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INSIGHT

Discerning Often Looks Like Trying

Most of us discern God's will by trying directions and letting the Spirit clarify as we go.
Acts 16 models bumping around, sensing, and then being led progressively.

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Navigating God's Will through Prayer

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Navigating Divine Guidance

17:44 • 12min

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Closed Doors and New Beginnings

29:41 • 25min

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The Importance of Divine Timing in Leadership

54:54 • 2min

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Transforming Mistakes into Growth Opportunities

56:37 • 2min

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Do you ever feel paralyzed by the question, "But is that His will?" Do you feel like you're searching for a secret map, afraid of making the wrong turn?

This week, Preston sits down with his best friend and trusted voice, Tim Ross, to demystify one of the most challenging topics in the Christian life: discerning the will of God.

They pull back the curtain on the profound truth that God's voice often comes not in a grand gesture, but in a still, small whisper. They candidly discuss the fear of getting it wrong sometimes, revealing why it’s a normal part of the process—and why it’s okay. The journey isn't about a single, perfect choice; it’s about a consistent, growing dialogue with the God of the universe.

Are you ready to trade the anxiety of the "wrong turn" for the freedom and clarity that comes from walking in God’s perfect plan? Let's lean into the process.

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