Magnificent Life

I delight to do Your will, O my God, And Your law is within my heart." Psalm 40:8 Living God's will joyfully is a crucial part of being a person of faith. Understanding God's demands and expectations can be difficult, but learning to live God's will with joy is the ultimate goal for all believers. By exploring what God expects from us, we can look to Scripture and Scripture-based teachings for guidance on living according to His will. Often, this relates to personal decisions such as accepting a job offer, choosing where to live, or deciding whom to marry. Near the end of Moses' life, he placed personal decisions in a broader framework by explaining some basic things God desires from every believer. He told the people that they were to "Fear the Lord," which means to daily give Him the respect and honor He deserves and never take Him for granted. They were to "walk in all His ways" by letting His Word guide them and love Him. Deuteronomy 10:12-13 says, "Now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you