Parakalein

Many people talk about the will of God and seek the will of God as if it were a specific thing like: teaching, selling, plumbing etc. the proverbial idea of a call to a certain job or task.

The old fashion idea of apprenticeship is learning from another via close encounters, present observations, and minimal book education.  I would never argue against education as I think it plays a vital role in the social and life development of our culture/

Ellen Frank revived the idea of Atelier.  Atelier is French for "workshop"
"I think it brings back an intimacy of mentor ship and training where the apprentice...learns directly from the experienced artist." As the disciples learned at the feet of Jesus we are to learn our way of doing and our way of being through and in relationship with others which is why community is so vital.  Relationships are what used to channel life callings and God is clear that he has called all of us into relationships.  In fact whenever the Bible specifically and contextually talks about the will of God for humanity it is always in relational terms.  The will of God is that you give thanks for all things. (Ephesians 5, Colossians 3:I Thessalonians 5:18).  Thankfulness for for people is a quality that is God's will for us.  Be Fruitful and ,multiply is another person centers will of God.

"In everything give thanks for this is the Will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you"


Gods will is not a static or stationary thing as he wants to have life and have it most abundantly.   That does mean God will give us a lot of money. Good experiences. I co 1:9 is one of the most misinterpreted scriptures because we lift the verse out of text and context and create a pretext for explaining its meaning.

God does not will one person to get cancer and another to be a missionary but he gives all life and as they experience life as it comes to him it unfolds like a strong bud into a summer frenzy of light.
God s will is more who do with who we are or what vocation or avocation we choose. Or what path we walk on.  It is more about how we walk and how often we pause to reflect on where and by what relationship is God opening a door to work that is both meaningful and profitable.