The Book of James

Jul 6, 2025    Troy Hartman

🎯 Closing the Gap Between God’s Will and My Life | James 4:13-17 Sermon

What does it really mean to live out God’s will? In this powerful and practical message, we dive into James 4:13–17 and explore how to close the gap between what we say we believe and how we actually live.

🔍 Many of us are planners—career goals, five-year timelines, even next year’s holidays—but how often do we stop and truly seek God’s direction for our lives?

🙌 In this message, we unpack three keys to aligning our lives with God’s will:

Acknowledge our limitations – We’re not in control, and that’s okay.

Align our plans – It’s not “God, what’s your plan for my life?” but “God, what’s Your plan, and how can I fit into it?”

Avoid arrogant assumptions – Knowing God’s will isn’t just about information—it’s about relationship.

🚨 This message will challenge you to surrender your assumptions, trust God with your future, and embrace the truth that life is short, uncertain, and complex—but in God’s hands, it’s full of purpose.

💬 “The scariest possibility isn’t getting God’s will wrong—it’s getting it right without really knowing Him.”

đź“– Scripture: James 4:13-17