Willow Creek Weekend Podcast

A life of faith is a life of dependence. Confidence in God’s will does not come from having every detail mapped out—it comes from knowing the One who is leading you. Confidence comes from trust, and trust grows walking daily with Jesus. Through prayer, Scripture, community, and attentiveness to the Spirit, we learn to recognize His voice in ordinary moments—how to handle a challenging coworker or find the right words to encourage someone. Don’t just seek God’s will for the big moments. Seek Him in the ordinary. Make today’s quiet time, today’s obedience, today’s surrender the training ground for tomorrow’s confidence.

When God’s will isn’t obvious, it’s an invitation into deeper trust. When clarity is lacking, ask for wisdom. Often, the Spirit guides through open and closed doors—but we still have to walk toward the door to see whether it opens. So what do you do when God’s will is not clear? Pray. Seek counsel. Dive into Scripture. And then—take the next faithful step. Even if you’re unsure about yourself, you can be completely sure about Him. This week, as we celebrate graduating students, learn about God’s hand in your future.

God’s will is not a secret code you have to crack. It is not a hidden blueprint you have to uncover—the God who created you is not playing hide-and-seek with your future.The Bible says He is both sovereign and good, which means nothing is outside His authority. And because He is good, His sovereignty is not cold control—it is loving rule. The promise isn’t that He will show us every detail in advance. The promise is that as we trust Him, He is present with us. Discover His character—His goodness, faithfulness, wisdom—and learn to trust that walking with Him is always your best next step.

After chapters of warning and judgment, the story of Amos concludes with an unexpected promise of restoration. God declares that what was once ruined will be rebuilt, and what was barren will flourish again. Even when the world today feels dark, God is always working—writing redemptive stories for His people to be a light among the nations. We are called to give, serve, and advocate for justice, fulfilling His great restoration project—the “now and not yet” kingdom of God. This week, we celebrate how lives are being changed and invite you to step into God’s mission to bring lasting hope to communities all around the world.

Have you ever watched someone you love make a decision that you know will end badly—and no matter what you say, they won’t listen? When words fail, all that’s left is to cry out to God. This is where we find Amos in chapter 5. His lament isn’t just poetic grief; it’s the sound of a heart breaking over a people who have forgotten what true worship means. We, too, are called to lament and to grieve over the broken things of our world: exploitation, poverty, violence, division. But lament is not where worship ends. True worship moves us. Amos challenges His people to move from empty performance to lives of practical righteousness—a life of worship is a life that acts. Join us in highlighting how our church and global partners live out justice and mercy in tangible ways.