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  GOD'S WILL
  by Charles E. Cowman
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Summary: Living in the center of God's will means trusting and obeying
Him, even in difficult situations, and seeing the good that comes out of
them.

Topics: "Gods Sovereignty", "Faith Assurance"
Scripture References: Psalm 37:23, Proverbs 3:5, Isaiah 41:10, John 19:11, Romans 8:28

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Charles E. Cowman preaches about the sovereignty of God's will,
emphasizing that nothing can happen in the life of a believer without
God's permission. This truth should lead to a life filled with
continuous gratitude and joy, knowing that God's will is always working
for our good if we are surrendered and have faith. Even in the midst of
afflictions and unjust situations, understanding that everything
ultimately comes from God's will can bring peace and assurance that all
things work together for the good of those who love Him.

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"Thou couldst have no power at all against me, except it were given thee
from above" (John 19:11).

Nothing that is not God's will can come into the life of one who trusts
and obeys God. This fact is enough to make our life one of ceaseless
thanksgiving and joy. For "God's will is the one hopeful, glad, and
glorious thing in the world"; and it is working in the omnipotence for
us all the time, with nothing to prevent it if we are surrendered and
believing.

One who was passing through deep waters of affliction wrote to a friend:
"Is it not a glorious thing to know that, no difference how unjust a
thing may be, or how absolutely it may seem to be from Satan, by the
time it reaches us it is God's will for us, and will work for good to
us? For all things work together for good to us who love God. And even
of the betrayal, Christ said, "The cup which my Father gave me, shall I
not drink it?" We live charmed lives if we are living in the center of
God's will. All the attacks that Satan, through others' sin, can hurl
against us are not only powerless to harm us, but are turned into
blessings on the way.--H. W. S.

In the center of the circle

Of the Will of God I stand:

There can come no second causes,

All must come from His dear hand.

All is well! for 'tis my Father

Who my life hath planned.

Shall I pass through waves of sorrow?

Then I know it will be best;

Though I cannot tell the reason,

I can trust, and so am blest.

God is Love, and God is faithful,

So in perfect Peace I rest.

With the shade and with the sunshine,

With the joy and with the pain,

Lord, I trust Thee! both are needed,

Each Thy wayward child to train,

Earthly loss, did we but know it,

Often means our heavenly gain.

--I. G. W.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/charles-e-cowman/gods-will/
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