According to Ellen White, 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. It is important to have a sincere desire to know and do God's will, rather than simply following personal inclinations. The question, “What wilt Thou have me to do?” should be the heartfelt inquiry of every believer (3T 466.4; 4T 53.3). 2. Submission and Prayer: When seeking God's will, we should present our requests with earnestness but also with a spirit of submission, saying, “Nevertheless not my will, but Thine, be done.” God knows what is best for us and for the world (MH 230.1; GW 218.1). 3. Study of God’s Word: The primary way to know God's will is through diligent study of the Bible. The knowledge of God and His will is found in His written word, and this is essential for true understanding (8T 63; CE 84.1). 4. Obedience and Practice: As we obey the light we already have, God will reveal more. Christ said that those who are willing to do God's will shall know of the teaching. By faithfully performing every duty that is clear to us, we will be enabled to understand and do those things that are currently uncertain (SC 111.2; MH 465.2). 5. Consecration and Service: By choosing to serve God and surrendering our will to Him, He works in us to desire and do what pleases Him. This brings our whole being under Christ’s control (MH 176.2). In summary, Ellen White teaches that knowing God’s will is a process involving earnest seeking, surrender, prayerful submission, Bible study, and practical obedience. As we walk in the light we have, God will continue to reveal more of His will to us. References: - Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 3, p. 466.4; vol. 4, p. 53.3 - Ellen G. White, The Ministry of Healing, pp. 230.1, 465.2, 176.2 - Ellen G. White, Gospel Workers, p. 218.1 - Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 8, p. 63 - Ellen G. White, Christian Education, p. 84.1 - Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ, p. 111.2