Three Minute Theology is a series of blog posts, each designed to offer a quick but meaningful look at a subject related to God and faith—something you can read in just a few minutes but reflect on for much longer. Think of this as a starting point, not the full journey. But don’t stop here. Think of this as a starting point, not the finish line. My hope is that these snapshots will spark your curiosity and challenge you to dig deeper, open your Bible, ask questions, and explore how these truths shape your everyday life. After all, the best theology isn’t just learned—it’s lived.
If you’ve ever asked, “What’s God’s will for my life?” it probably wasn’t when everything was going great. You weren’t sitting on the beach, sipping an iced coffee, thinking, “Wow, life is perfect.” No, you asked that question when you were stuck or confused. It’s the sort of thing you think about while standing in the cereal aisle debating whether your destiny is tied to Honey Nut Cheerios or Frosted Flakes.
We tend to treat God’s will like a cosmic scavenger hunt, where if we miss one clue, we’re doomed to a life of mediocrity. But that’s not how this works.
God’s Will is Less About What and More About Who
The most important thing to do is get into the Bible. God speaks through His Word. And when it comes to His will, Scripture makes it pretty clear—His will is that you would follow Jesus, grow in holiness, love people well, and make disciples (Matt. 22:37-39, Matt. 28:19-20, 1 Thess. 4:3). In other words, God is way more interested in who you are becoming than what you are doing, where you work, which car you drive, or which house you buy.
Stop Waiting for a Sign—Start Walking in Faith
A lot of us get stuck waiting for God to drop a neon sign from the sky that says, “Take this job. Move to this city. Marry that person.” (If you did get that sign, you’re a better Christian than most of us…) But Scripture teaches that God leads through wisdom, which he gives freely to those who ask Him for it (James 1:5). When we’re walking in obedience and seeking Him, we can trust that He’s guiding us, even when we don’t have all the details mapped out.
Purpose is Found in Obedience
If you’re searching for purpose, don’t overcomplicate it. Your purpose isn’t tied to a career, a zip code, or how many followers you have on Instagram. It’s tied to living as a faithful disciple of Jesus wherever you are. Your job might change. Your life might take unexpected turns. But your calling—to love God and love people—never changes.
So, here’s the takeaway: Stop stressing about finding God’s will like it’s lost, and start living in His will by pursuing Jesus every day. The more you do that, the more His purpose for your life will become clear—no neon sign required.
Now go grab your Frosted Flakes (which beat Cheerios every time) and take a breath. God’s will isn’t that complicated, and He’s already for you.