According to Ellen White, 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. A lack of desire to know and do God's will leads to uncertainty and inefficiency (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: Discovering God's will requires diligent study of the Bible and a willingness to set aside personal inclinations. The sincere question should be, “What wilt Thou have me to do?” (4T 53.3). True knowledge of God comes from His word and is deepened through daily consecration and service (8T 63). 4. Obedience and Light: Jesus taught that those who are willing to do God's will shall understand His teachings. Acting on the light we already have enables us to receive more understanding (SC 111.2). 5. The Bible as Guide: God's will is clearly revealed in the Scriptures. Anyone who sincerely seeks will find the path, and misunderstanding the Bible is not an excuse for failing to know God's will (CE 84.1). 6. Faith and Works: A soul that lives by faith in Christ desires above all to know and do God's will. Faith is made perfect by works—by acting on what we know (5T 644.1). 7. Humble Obedience Brings More Light: As we walk in humble obedience and fulfill God's purpose, He reveals more of His will to us (MH 465.2). In summary, Ellen White teaches that knowing God's will comes through earnest seeking, surrender, prayerful submission, diligent Bible study, and obedience to the light already given. As we consecrate ourselves and act on what we know, God continues to reveal more of His will. 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. (1876-1881). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 4, p. 53.3. - White, E. G. (1904). Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 8, p. 63. - 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. - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing, p. 465.2.