Your Sacred Commission How to receive direction from God by Katie Brazelton

Purpose Driven Life: "The future is often a big gray area of unknowns, holding a host of things we cannot foresee. Thankfully, we have a God who knows the future, who has carefully planned all things. It's our job to trust that God has everything under control and to seek His direction. Each of us needs to ask, 'God, what's the next step in your purpose for my life?' and eagerly anticipate his answer, because his vision for what's next in our life is better than any of the visions we have for ourselves.

When you seek direction, God may not speak to you in an audible voice, but He will communicate His message. That's the incredible news the prophet Amos proclaims when he says that God 'reveals His thoughts' (Amos 4:13). That's what Daniel was explaining to King Nebuchadnezzar when he said that there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets (Daniel 2:28). Our God, the God of Amos and Daniel, wants you to trust Him to reveal His thoughts about your purpose. He not only has a vision for you, but when the timing is perfect, He will reveal it. Just as he was clear with prophets like Samuel and Isaiah when he chose them to carry his messages, he will be clear with you."