In his book Just Do Something Kevin DeYoung challenges the hesitation that often masquerades as holiness. Many believers pray endlessly for signs and certainty, waiting for God to reveal a detailed plan before taking a step. DeYoung insists that while prayer is vital, it is not a substitute for obedience or responsibility. God's will, he reminds us, is not a hidden code to be cracked but a revealed calling to live faithfully within His Word.
A revealed calling to live
Prayer, then, is meant to align the heart with God's purposes, not to delay faithful action. When we pray for wisdom, as James 1:5 commands, God grants discernment to act in ways consistent with Scripture. DeYoung writes, "Pray hard, then take a risk." Faith is proven in motion; when we trust that if we are seeking first the kingdom of God, our steps will be ordered even if we cannot see the full path. Proverbs and Psalms talks about how we make plans, God establishes our steps.
Pray hard and take a risk
This perspective liberates me from the fear of making the "wrong" decision. The focus shifts from "What should I do?" to "Who am I becoming?" As DeYoung puts it, we should pray less for God to show us the right job or spouse and more to become the kind of person who honors Him in every decision.
Become the right kind of person
In truth, prayer and action belong together. We pray to stay dependent, and we act to stay obedient. When our hearts are yielded to God's will, our movement becomes worship, and in moving, we discover His faithful guidance along the way.
Prayer and action belong together
DeYoung debunks the 'looking for God's will pattern I hear a lot about. Don't get me wrong, praying without ceasing is a command we're called to live in, but I get the idea DeYoung has dealt with a lot of people setting around looking for God's will before moving
Discovery isn't waiting and praying.
As a coach once told me in a difficult time; keep moving.
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