Is it God's will?

A simple approach

Is this activity an effective use of my resources?
Is this activity an efficient use of my resources?
What is the cost: materially, financially, emotionally, morally, socially, physically?

A fuller approach

How do you ask God what to do?

You say, ‘God, what shall I do?' Write down the answer that comes. Test this against the following questions and ask the advice of one or maybe two people who are the most reliable advice-givers in your life.

·         Is this proposed course of action selfish?

·         Is there a bad motive hiding under a good one?

·         Does this proposed course of action meet the needs of others generally?

·         Does this proposed course of action meet the needs of someone who is suffering?

·         Does this proposed course of action enable me to be of maximum service?

·         Is there a cost? If so, what is the cost?

·         Would anyone else be affected negatively?

·         If so, must their consent be obtained?

·         Would this produce an inappropriate imbalance in my life?