As believers seek to align their lives with God's plan, they are called to present themselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to Him, and to be transformed by the renewing of their minds. The apostle Paul writes in Romans 12:2 that this transformation enables them to discern God's will, which is good, pleasing, and perfect. Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:33 to seek first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, promising that all other things will be added. Additionally, Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages trust in the Lord with all one's heart, and 1 Thessalonians 5:18 reminds believers to give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God's will for them.
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Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.
This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John,
This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.