Furious Chapter 28 Devotional

Do What You Want

What does God want from me?

It’s a question religious people have asked for thousands of years—and most religions have tried to answer it the same way: with lists. Rules. Requirements. Commands.

Even in Scripture, we see this pattern. God gave Moses the Law—a detailed, divinely inspired list of what to do and what not to do. But why? Because the people weren’t ready for something more intimate. Moses knew God face-to-face. The people only knew Him at a distance. So, in a sense, God had to spell it out.

But then came Jesus—and a new covenant. And Paul reveals a stunning truth: If you’re being led by the Spirit, you’re not under the law. Why? Because you don’t need a list to control you when the Spirit is inside you transforming what you want.

This is the key to Christian freedom. True freedom doesn’t come from getting to do whatever your flesh craves. It comes when your heart has been so shaped by the Spirit that you want what He wants.

That’s why Paul says, “Let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.” Not because you’re being micromanaged by a rulebook, but because you’ve been remade from the inside out.

Other Scriptures echo this same truth:

Psalm 37:4 “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” When you truly delight in God, He reshapes your desires to reflect His. Then, He fulfills those desires—because they started with Him.

Philippians 2:13 “For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose.” It’s not just that God gives you strength to act. He actually reshapes your will—your very wants—to match His purpose.

John 15:7 “If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” This is not a blank check for selfish prayers. It’s a promise to those who abide in Christ. When His words live in you, your desires change—and your prayers begin to echo God’s heart.

So here’s the good news: You don’t have to obsess about “What does God want from me today?” Let the Holy Spirit guide your life. Walk with Him. Abide in Christ. Delight in God. And you’ll find that what you want begins to match what He desires.

🔥 Reflection

Are you living like someone under a rulebook—or someone being led by the Spirit? Have you ever considered that God’s will for you might begin with what you want—if you’re truly surrendered?

🙏 Prayer

Holy Spirit, guide me. Shape my desires. Let my life flow, not from duty, but from delight in You. I want to want what You want. I trust that as I walk with You, my desires will reflect Your heart.

📣 Call-to-Action

Today, ask yourself not just “What should I do?” but “What do I want—really?” Bring that desire before God. Let Him examine it. Ask Him to align your heart with His—and give you the joy of doing what you want, in step with His Spirit.