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 actively seek to know and do God's will, rather than simply following personal inclinations. The sincere question should be, “What wilt Thou have me to do?” (3T 466.4; 4T 53.3). 2. Submission and Prayer: When praying, we should submit our desires to God’s wisdom, saying, “Nevertheless not my will, but Thine, be done.” This attitude of submission, as modeled by Jesus in Gethsemane, is essential for understanding God’s will (MH 230.1; GW 218.1). 3. Study of God’s Word: The Bible is the primary source for knowing God’s will. Through daily study and consecration, we gain the knowledge necessary for true godliness and understand our duty (8T 63; CE 84.1). 4. Obedience and Light: As we act on the light and duties already revealed to us, God will provide greater understanding. Obedience to what we already know is key to receiving further guidance (SC 111.2). 5. Faith and Works: A life of faith in Christ, combined with practical action, is central to knowing and doing God’s will (5T 644.1). 6. Practical Guidance: God’s counsel brings clarity to everyday decisions and challenges. Those who seek to honor God in all things will receive heavenly wisdom (8T 141.1). In summary, Ellen White teaches that knowing God’s will is a process of earnest seeking, surrender, prayerful submission, diligent Bible study, obedience, faith, and practical service. God’s will becomes clearer as we are willing to follow and act on the guidance we have already received. References: - Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 3, p. 466.4; Vol. 4, p. 53.3; Vol. 5, p. 644.1; Vol. 8, pp. 63, 141.1 - Steps to Christ, p. 111.2 - Ministry of Healing, p. 230.1 - Gospel Workers, p. 218.1 - Christian Education, p. 84.1 If you would like more specific examples or further explanation from her writings, feel free to ask!