Ellen White teaches that knowing God's will involves several key steps: 1. Surrender and Earnestness: God reveals His will to those who are truly earnest and anxious to be guided. A lack of desire to know and do God's will leads to uncertainty (3T 466.4). 2. Submission in Prayer: When we pray, we should submit our desires to God, saying, “Not my will, but Thine, be done,” trusting that He knows what is best for us and for the world (MH 230.1; GW 218.1). 3. Study and Consecration: Gaining knowledge of God comes from studying His word and living a life of daily consecration and service. This leads to the highest development of body, mind, and soul (8T 63). 4. Seeking God’s Will Over Personal Inclination: We must study to know God’s will, rather than simply following our own inclinations. Our sincere question should be, “What wilt Thou have me to do?” (4T 53.3). 5. Obedience to Known Duty: As we obey the light and duties already revealed to us, God will provide greater understanding and guidance for areas where we are uncertain (SC 111.2). 6. God’s Will Revealed in His Word: The Bible is the primary source where God’s will is revealed, and this knowledge is essential (CE 84.1). 7. Faith and Works: True faith in Christ leads us to desire nothing more than to know and do God’s will, and this faith is made perfect by our actions (5T 644.1). 8. God Desires Us to Know His Will: God does not want His followers to be ignorant of His will, but to be wise in spiritual understanding (4T 54.3). In summary, Ellen White emphasizes that knowing God’s will comes through earnest seeking, prayerful submission, diligent study of the Bible, obedience to what is already revealed, and a willingness to surrender personal desires. God desires us to know His will and will guide those who are sincere and consecrated. References: - White, E. G. (1872-1875). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 3, p. 466.4. - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing, p. 230.1. - White, E. G. (1915). Gospel Workers, p. 218.1. - White, E. G. (1904). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 8, p. 63. - White, E. G. (1876-1881). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 4, pp. 53.3, 54.3. - White, E. G. (1892). Steps to Christ, p. 111.2. - White, E. G. (1893). Christian Education, p. 84.1. - White, E. G. (1889). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 5, p. 644.1.