God’s will can be thought of as having two dimensions, His desire and His purpose.  His desire is that we have a close and meaningful relationship with him (1 Cor 1:9).  We can achieve this by learning more about him – reading, thinking and studying (individually and collectively) the scriptures. The Holy Spirit helps us to do this by guiding us into all truth (John 16:13).  Being tuned in to the Holy Spirit’s leading, spending time reading the bible, praying often as well as surrounding ourselves with those who do the same will result in a richer and more fulfilling life giving us a deeper joy and longing for that great day when we shall see him and be like him (1 Jo 3:2).

His purpose for us is to do all to the glory of God (1 Co 10:31).  Importantly, each of us has been appointed to a distinct sphere of testimony (consider, for example, our workplaces, study locations, friends and family).  Further, each of us has been uniquely equipped to fulfil this role (Eph 3:11).  This will be difficult at times, and we will be challenged and tested but God (through his Son the Lord Jesus Christ) has promised a reward, and he will bring it with him when he returns.