Encouragement for New BelieversSample

To discover God’s will for your life, start by looking at who you’re pretending to be. When you’re following His will, you can drop the mask. You don’t need to impress others or hide your insecurities. There’s nothing more unappealing than someone who name-drops just to make an impression.

A newly–promoted lieutenant was eager to impress his underlings, so when a young private walked into his office the lieutenant pretended to be on the phone with the general. "Yes, General, you can count on me, Sir," he said, as he banged the receiver down. Turning to the private he asked what he wanted. "I’m just here to connect your phone, sir."

Pretending to be someone you’re not is exhausting. That’s why you might feel so drained after a first date, a job interview, or when you're around people who expect you to project a certain image. Inside, you’re a genuine person. It’s a relief not to have to act humbler than you are or pretend you pray more or know more about the Bible than you really do..

The good news is that you never have to pretend with God. He values genuine brokenness far more than spiritual showmanship. To fulfil His will and become the person He wants you to be, you need to be honest about who you really are. The Psalmist prayed, "Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness."

So be who you are. When you do that—God will do the rest.