According to Ellen White’s writings, knowing God’s will is a process that involves several key steps: 1. **Surrender and Earnestness**: God reveals His will to those who are truly earnest and anxious to be guided. Surrendering your own will and being intentional in seeking God’s direction is essential (3T 466.4). 2. **Prayerful Submission**: When you pray, it’s important to submit your desires to God, saying, “Not my will, but Thine, be done.” Even Jesus modeled this attitude of submission to the Father (MH 230.1; GW 218.1). 3. **Study of God’s Word**: The Bible is the primary source for understanding God’s will. Careful, humble study—rather than following personal inclinations—helps you discern what God wants for your life (4T 53.3; 8T 63). 4. **Obedience to Known Duty**: As you obey what God has already revealed to you, He will make further truths and duties clear. Faithfulness in what you know leads to greater understanding (SC 111.2). 5. **Faith and Consecration**: A life of faith in Christ and full consecration to God’s service is closely linked to knowing and doing His will (5T 644.1). 6. **Practical Application**: God’s will is revealed in His written word, and as you walk in humble obedience, you will continue to grow in your understanding of His purposes (CE 84.1; MH 465.2). **Summary:** Ellen White teaches that knowing God’s will involves surrendering your own desires, earnestly seeking guidance, prayerful submission, diligent Bible study, obedience to what is already revealed, and living a life of faith and consecration. As you walk in humble obedience, God will continue to reveal His will to you. **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; *Gospel Workers*, p. 218.1. - White, E. G. (1876-1881). *Testimonies for the Church*, Vol. 4, p. 53.3; Vol. 8, p. 63. - White, E. G. (1892). *Steps to Christ*, p. 111.2. - White, E. G. (1889). *Testimonies for the Church*, Vol. 5, p. 644.1. - White, E. G. (1893). *Christian Education*, p. 84.1. - White, E. G. (1905). *The Ministry of Healing*, p. 465.2. If you’d like more specific examples or further explanation, feel free to ask!