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. A lack of desire to know and do God's will leads to uncertainty (3T 466.4). 2. Submission in Prayer: When praying, we should submit our desires to God, saying, “Not my will, but Thine, be done,” trusting that He knows what is best for us (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 question, “What wilt Thou have me to do?” should be a sincere inquiry of the heart (4T 53.3; 8T 63). 4. Obedience and Light: Jesus taught that those who are willing to do God's will receive greater understanding. Acting on the light already given leads to more light (SC 111.2). 5. The Bible as Guide: God's will is clearly revealed in the Scriptures. Walking in humble obedience brings increasing knowledge of His purposes (CE 84.1; MH 465.2). 6. Faith and Works: A person who lives by faith in Christ desires above all to know and do God's will (5T 644.1). In summary, Ellen White teaches that knowing God's will comes through earnest seeking, surrender, prayerful submission, Bible study, obedience, and faith. God reveals His will to those who are humble, consecrated, and willing to act on what they already know. References: - Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 3, p. 466.4; vol. 4, p. 53.3; vol. 5, p. 644.1; vol. 8, p. 63. - Ellen G. White, The Ministry of Healing, pp. 230.1, 465.2. - Ellen G. White, Gospel Workers, p. 218.1. - Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ, p. 111.2. - Ellen G. White, Christian Education, p. 84.1.