seeking gods will
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33Therefore, seek first the kingdom of God and his justice, and all these things shall be added to you as well.
1And so, I beg you, brothers, by the mercy of God, that you offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, with the subservience of your mind. 2And do not choose to be conformed to this age, but instead choose to be reformed in the newness of your mind, so that you may demonstrate what is the will of God: what is good, and what is well-pleasing, and what is perfect.
30I am not able to do anything of myself. As I hear, so do I judge. And my judgment is just. For I do not seek my own will, but the will of him who sent me.
39And continuing on a little further, he fell prostrate on his face, praying and saying: “My Father, if it is possible, let this chalice pass away from me. Yet truly, let it not be as I will, but as you will.”
28And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together unto good, for those who, in accordance with his purpose, are called to be saints.
27And he who examines hearts knows what the Spirit seeks, because he asks on behalf of the saints in accordance with God.
12For the Word of God is living and effective: more piercing than any two-edged sword, reaching to the division even between the soul and the spirit, even between the joints and the marrow, and so it discerns the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
2And do not choose to be conformed to this age, but instead choose to be reformed in the newness of your mind, so that you may demonstrate what is the will of God: what is good, and what is well-pleasing, and what is perfect.
13You shall seek me. And you will find me, when you have sought me with your whole heart.
17For this reason, do not choose to be imprudent. Instead, understand what is the will of God.
17But I beg you, brothers, to take note of those who cause dissensions and offenses contrary to the doctrine that you have learned, and to turn away from them.
6But without faith, it is impossible to please God. For whoever approaches God must believe that he exists, and that he rewards those who seek him.
5Have confidence in the Lord with all your heart, and do not depend upon your own prudence. 6In all your ways, consider him, and he himself will direct your steps.