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Walking in God's Will: Demystify God's Plan for Your Life and Make Decisions with Confidence
A guide to demystifying God's will for your life and following it with great joy.
Do you feel paralyzed by major life decisions because you're afraid of missing God's plan for your life? Do you wonder how God's will works in tandem with your choices, experiences, and desires?
In this timeless guidebook, pastor and Bible teacher Costi Hinn offers readers an expansive map of what Scripture says about God's will. As you read, you'll learn to overcome common decision-making cripplers, distinguish God's voice from your own, and experience peace, joy, and confidence with each life choice, big or small.
Whatever life stage you're in, Costi Hinn will come alongside and help
Escape the chronic stress of uncovering God's perfect willFind peace in God's providence as you make tough decisionsDiscover freedom in Christ during hardship and sufferingLearn what Scripture says about God's purpose for you
Whether you're praying through a specific decision or simply curious about how God's providence works, Walking in God's Will is the book for you.
Do you feel paralyzed by major life decisions because you're afraid of missing God's plan for your life? Do you wonder how God's will works in tandem with your choices, experiences, and desires?
In this timeless guidebook, pastor and Bible teacher Costi Hinn offers readers an expansive map of what Scripture says about God's will. As you read, you'll learn to overcome common decision-making cripplers, distinguish God's voice from your own, and experience peace, joy, and confidence with each life choice, big or small.
Whatever life stage you're in, Costi Hinn will come alongside and help
Escape the chronic stress of uncovering God's perfect willFind peace in God's providence as you make tough decisionsDiscover freedom in Christ during hardship and sufferingLearn what Scripture says about God's purpose for you
Whether you're praying through a specific decision or simply curious about how God's providence works, Walking in God's Will is the book for you.
240 pages, Paperback
Published March 11, 2025
About the author
Costi W. Hinn
14 books166 followersCosti W. Hinn is a pastor and author who is passionate about equipping Christians to boldly live out the gospel of Jesus Christ. His stand for truth and refutation of the prosperity gospel have been featured on CNN and in Christianity Today and in numerous other publications. He is married to the love of his life, Christyne, and they have three children.
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March 6, 2026
Solid book with a good overview on the will of God for our lives and our big purpose as well as practical steps and things to consider in making life decisions! I appreciated the chapter on the “cripplers” of decision making. Helped me realize how much of a perfectionist I can be in regards to making a perfect decision thinking I’ll be outside the will of God if I mess up.
April 23, 2025
I had a big decision to make that would change a lot for me, would affect several people, and was very emotionally difficult for me. I was searching for some wisdom and picking up this book up in the middle of considering what to do was obviously God’s grace to me. Costi helped me in discerning the right path and not live in fear or regret but to know that the Lord has given me so much wisdom in his Word that I can actually have confidence in what his will for my life is. Even when there is a fork in the road and it is not immediately clear and there is a lot to consider through. By the time I went through his “7 P’s” of decision making, I knew without a shadow of a doubt what I needed to do and felt very confident in it. The biggest help for me was considering that my spiritual priorities were off.
“Will it positively or negatively affect your relationship with God? Are you going to be in a position that makes it more or less difficult to grow spiritually?” Pg 172.
I am thankful to have this framework in this book that constantly points me to the immense riches of wisdom in the Word to make godly decisions that are in line with God’s will for my life and I can rest in them and in his promises for me.
“Will it positively or negatively affect your relationship with God? Are you going to be in a position that makes it more or less difficult to grow spiritually?” Pg 172.
I am thankful to have this framework in this book that constantly points me to the immense riches of wisdom in the Word to make godly decisions that are in line with God’s will for my life and I can rest in them and in his promises for me.
July 28, 2026
While this book offers wisdom for believers in every season, I think it would be especially helpful for new believers or those seeking God's direction in a particular area of life.
What I appreciated most is that it doesn't offer a formula for finding God's will. Instead, it continually points readers back to Scripture and what God has already revealed about our paths, our steps, our desires, and our call to love Him and love others.
What I appreciated most is that it doesn't offer a formula for finding God's will. Instead, it continually points readers back to Scripture and what God has already revealed about our paths, our steps, our desires, and our call to love Him and love others.
February 17, 2026
This has so may good points and is theologically sound. My only gripe about it is that it’s sooo filled with good info that it’s long winded; I wish there was a page at the end of each chapter after the discussion questions that listed the steps in each chapter more succinctly. Every chapter I remember getting to the end and thinking “wow that was awesome! … okay what am I supposed to start with again?”
July 4, 2026
I love how this book is written in a straightforward, easy-to-follow way. He spends the first part of the book laying down foundational truths from God’s Word. It’s worth taking the time to read through and not skip ahead to the section where he talks about “a process” for decision making. It is such a sweet and rich reminder to live out what some might call “basic principles”.
I also love how he addresses the lies of legalism that so often plague our thinking and his heart-probing questions when walking through making a decision. This is so worth the read.
I also love how he addresses the lies of legalism that so often plague our thinking and his heart-probing questions when walking through making a decision. This is so worth the read.
August 3, 2025
Encouraging and easy to follow. A good reminder and charge for those like me who often get paralyzed by decision making. What a comfort knowing how sovereign the Lord is, even when we don’t make the wisest choices as fallen humans.
May 8, 2025
Easy to read, glorifying to God, practical to use.
January 14, 2026
I really love how simple and straightforward this author makes the topics he writes about. He has a way of getting straight to the point and saying exactly what needs to be said without overcomplicating it. When I first picked this up months ago, I wasn’t ready for it. It didn’t feel applicable, and honestly, it just wasn’t landing. I set it aside for a while, and I’m so glad I did. Coming back to it later, the impact was completely different—deeper, clearer, and exactly what I needed.
The last chapter was by far my favorite and the most hard-hitting. I cried. No surprise there.
My only small qualm is stylistic—I prefer when references to God are capitalized (Him, His). Aside from that, I truly recommend his books to everyone.
The last chapter was by far my favorite and the most hard-hitting. I cried. No surprise there.
My only small qualm is stylistic—I prefer when references to God are capitalized (Him, His). Aside from that, I truly recommend his books to everyone.
April 25, 2025
3.5 stars, rounded up for the right audience.
This book explores a frequently confusing and misapplied concept, helping readers understand what it does and doesn't mean to pursue God's plan for your life. Costi Hinn explains foundational concepts about pursuing God's moral will and finding your purpose, and he explores common theological and practical questions related to God's will, the sufficiency of Scripture, and how God's plan intersects with human action.
He also writes about common pitfalls that people fall into when they are making decisions, such as paralysis by analysis, perfectionism, and fear. After this, he covers some key factors people should consider when making life decisions, such as ranking one's priorities, seeking outside counsel, and looking to a long-term perspective. The final chapter addresses theological questions about God's will and suffering. Overall, this book is clear and easy to understand, and Hinn includes personal stories and other examples that help illustrate important points.
However, parts of this book feel very basic, especially in the sections about following God's moral will and believing in the Bible. There are people who need to hear this, especially if they are looking for God to guide them to just the right career without them bothering to follow God's most basic commands. This book is a good corrective for some, and a solid resource about a big picture understanding of God's will, but people who are looking for more detailed, specific advice about the decision-making process may be disappointed. The chapters that directly address decision-making are just a fraction of the book, while most of it focuses on theology and fundamentals of the faith.
Walking in God's Will is clear and highly readable, and it provides a big picture, biblically grounded understanding of a concept that many people find confusing. However, because this book sometimes feels like Christian Living 101, people who are looking for a more in-depth guide to decision-making should know how much broader this book's focus is. I would primarily recommend this book for new converts, Christians who have never received much discipleship in this area, and young people who are just beginning to make big life decisions.
I received a free copy from the publisher, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
This book explores a frequently confusing and misapplied concept, helping readers understand what it does and doesn't mean to pursue God's plan for your life. Costi Hinn explains foundational concepts about pursuing God's moral will and finding your purpose, and he explores common theological and practical questions related to God's will, the sufficiency of Scripture, and how God's plan intersects with human action.
He also writes about common pitfalls that people fall into when they are making decisions, such as paralysis by analysis, perfectionism, and fear. After this, he covers some key factors people should consider when making life decisions, such as ranking one's priorities, seeking outside counsel, and looking to a long-term perspective. The final chapter addresses theological questions about God's will and suffering. Overall, this book is clear and easy to understand, and Hinn includes personal stories and other examples that help illustrate important points.
However, parts of this book feel very basic, especially in the sections about following God's moral will and believing in the Bible. There are people who need to hear this, especially if they are looking for God to guide them to just the right career without them bothering to follow God's most basic commands. This book is a good corrective for some, and a solid resource about a big picture understanding of God's will, but people who are looking for more detailed, specific advice about the decision-making process may be disappointed. The chapters that directly address decision-making are just a fraction of the book, while most of it focuses on theology and fundamentals of the faith.
Walking in God's Will is clear and highly readable, and it provides a big picture, biblically grounded understanding of a concept that many people find confusing. However, because this book sometimes feels like Christian Living 101, people who are looking for a more in-depth guide to decision-making should know how much broader this book's focus is. I would primarily recommend this book for new converts, Christians who have never received much discipleship in this area, and young people who are just beginning to make big life decisions.
I received a free copy from the publisher, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
May 21, 2025
10/10 book! Seeking God's will should be the desire of every Christian, so this is an essential topic to study. People make thousands of decisions per day, and this book addresses both big and small decisions, although with greater emphasis on big decisions. I love that there is much Scripture throughout, along with questions at the end of each chapter for discussion and reflection. These aspects kind of made the book feel like a devotional, and helped me slow down and retain the information better. The book gave me a greater desire to be more intentional about my time in the Word, which is the priority for every Christian. We live in a consumer culture where we are bombarded with so much information daily, there are thousands of books to read, and knowledge is at our fingertips. Yet the Bible is a small little book that often lies neglected on the nightstand. While it is wise to use logic, knowledge, and life experience to analyze decisions, the Bible is the priority. If it's not, those good things become idols, including this book! My favorite chapter is Chapter 5: Decision Making Cripplers, and it speaks on this sin of overanalysis and other cripplers. The Bible is the best tool for navigating decisions because it drowns out all the noise of the world, provides clarity, and dissipates fear. Yet there is a process Christians should take when making decisions, including seeking wise counsel, and Costi outlines these practical steps well in Chapter 6. Loved this book, it will shape how you view decisions and grow your love for the Bible.
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September 29, 2026
There are so many voices telling Christians how to “find God’s will” that sometimes I think we can make discernment far more complicated than it needs to be.
What I appreciated about this book is how practical and biblically grounded it is. Costi Hinn continually brings the question of God’s will back to Scripture and reminds us that our view of God’s Word shapes our view of God’s will. If we have a strong foundation in Scripture, we can learn to trust it more than our emotions, fears, doubts, peer pressure or the countless other voices competing for our attention.
One of the most helpful distinctions for me was between God’s decretive will and His revealed will. It was something I ended up writing about in my journal and thinking through long after I finished the chapter.
This would be a great book to pick up when facing a major decision, but I also think it is helpful when life is simply full of smaller decisions and you need a reminder of what biblical discernment actually looks like. There is a lot packed into the book, and at times I found myself needing to slow down and think about how to practically apply everything I was reading.
This is one I can see returning to at different stages of life when I need to clear away the clutter and come back to the basics of walking faithfully in God’s will.
What I appreciated about this book is how practical and biblically grounded it is. Costi Hinn continually brings the question of God’s will back to Scripture and reminds us that our view of God’s Word shapes our view of God’s will. If we have a strong foundation in Scripture, we can learn to trust it more than our emotions, fears, doubts, peer pressure or the countless other voices competing for our attention.
One of the most helpful distinctions for me was between God’s decretive will and His revealed will. It was something I ended up writing about in my journal and thinking through long after I finished the chapter.
This would be a great book to pick up when facing a major decision, but I also think it is helpful when life is simply full of smaller decisions and you need a reminder of what biblical discernment actually looks like. There is a lot packed into the book, and at times I found myself needing to slow down and think about how to practically apply everything I was reading.
This is one I can see returning to at different stages of life when I need to clear away the clutter and come back to the basics of walking faithfully in God’s will.
April 15, 2025
This is a helpful primer about God’s will — a subject that perplexes many Christians far more than it should. Costi Hinn encourages believers that we can walk confidently in God’s will when we are clear on our purpose (to be focused, wise, and productive — see Ephesians 5:15-16); obedient to God’s commands and callings in whatever choices we make; able to distinguish between God’s decretive and revealed wills; convinced of the revelation, inerrancy, and sufficiency of Scripture; confident in and trusting of God’s sovereignty; and resolved to be humble before God and others. He outlines an alliterative list of fundamentals to consider when making decisions: process, prayer, prudence, priorities, permission, perspective, and peace. Ultimately, God’s Word, not our own opinion or the opinions of others, is our compass: “My opinion is not inspired by God, your opinion is not inspired by God, and even the most practical advice and pragmatic ideas may be helpful in some way, but nothing compares to the wisdom of God's Word.”
August 31, 2025
All good things here theologically, but nothing too distinctive. If it’s someone’s first venture into the topic, it’s a solid and approachable place to start. But don’t expect to get much new here if you have similar theologically sound books under your belt. The last chapter seemed like a publisher-mandated pitch toward his other two books. That said, Hinn’s "God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel" is totally worth the read.
March 19, 2026
This is one of those books that I wish I could sit with my Bible open and a notebook nearby to glean all of the wisdom. I listened to it through many different seasons and really felt convicted and yet also seen in many ways! I think the only part that was hard to follow was the endless numbered points, but nonetheless there was so much to be learned! And Costi does a great job fluidly reading and has a calm voice. I highly recommend to all!
July 13, 2026
A nearly perfect read. The language was simple yet held profound truths. The message was clear and incredible applicable. Scripture and personal experiences were used very thoughtfully. And other than the writing style being very basic (not in a bad way it is just written conversationally) I would highly recommend every young believer to read this, whether young in age or young in their walk of faith. A highlighter is a must and group conversation is helpful especially with the questions at the end of each chapter.
March 27, 2025
This book is so good! One I will definitely reread! Costi reads the audiobook very well and you can hear in his voice the compassion he has for his fellow Christians trying to navigate this life. There is so much wise advice and guides to making decisions that I will be able to apply in my own life. This would make a great graduation gift or newly wed gift!
June 8, 2025
Really practical ways to help make decisions with Biblical guidelines and confidence in God’s will. A good reminder than even when we make mistakes, God makes much of our lives when we love Him & are called according to His purpose. I trust Costi Hinn as a theologically correct shepherd of God’s people. I always love his books and learn a lot from them! Thank you!
February 28, 2026
Every christian should read this book. It speaks the truths of God's Word and reminds us of His goodness. Do we really want to hear something watered down to appease our own wretchedness or the loving truth of God's word that stirs us into action. I am so thankful that I serve a God who loves me enough to not leave me in one place, but to pick me up, move me, mold me and shape me to do His will.
June 13, 2026
I read the first 3/4 of the book as a task, someone asked me to read it. It was good. I put it down for a month because I needed to focus sometime elsewhere. I read the ending in a peaceful slow mood with cup of coffee and found it excellent. I am not sure if it was me or the book but the ending on suffering and book recap by the author are very good.
March 20, 2025
A practical and biblical focused look at the will of God. The strength of the book is on how to use scripture to determine the will of God in your own life. The book seems a little weak in how some of it was organized/edited. But overall a good book that I would recommend to others.
March 25, 2025
I read this in preparation for teaching on God's will at my church.
Costi does an excellent job of helping one discern what God's will is for their life.
He takes you through what God's will is for every Christian along with addressing decision killers.
A great read.
Costi does an excellent job of helping one discern what God's will is for their life.
He takes you through what God's will is for every Christian along with addressing decision killers.
A great read.
April 11, 2025
Great book. the content was so interesting! I was surprised by some of what he said, in a good way. very encouraging and gave a lot of practical ways to work in God's will. I loved the portion about suffering, too.
November 10, 2025
A delightful read. Full of Biblical truth and wisdome
Practical. Whimsical. Doctrinally sound. A great read for anyone who wants to walk in God’s will and make decisions with humble confidence.
Practical. Whimsical. Doctrinally sound. A great read for anyone who wants to walk in God’s will and make decisions with humble confidence.
December 8, 2025
Good stuff! Lots of lists. Very practical and biblical.
These were my favorite quotes:
“Focus on being faithful, and trust God with the results.”
“We can be right in our doctrine, but wrong in our delivery.”
-Costi Hinn
These were my favorite quotes:
“Focus on being faithful, and trust God with the results.”
“We can be right in our doctrine, but wrong in our delivery.”
-Costi Hinn
March 10, 2026
This book was so good!
I am walking through some big life decisions right now and this book reminded me of God's sovereignty and gave some practical tips on how to make decisions.
It also talked about God's will for every Christian and His will in suffering, which I found extremely helpful.
I am walking through some big life decisions right now and this book reminded me of God's sovereignty and gave some practical tips on how to make decisions.
It also talked about God's will for every Christian and His will in suffering, which I found extremely helpful.
March 17, 2025
Great read ! Helpful reminder of what truly matters when considering difficult decisions
May 30, 2025
A very convicting yet comforting deep dive into what it means to walk in God's will. I highly recommend this to anyone struggling in this area.
May 31, 2025
I got to page 10 and went to get my highlighter. Solid.
June 10, 2025
Jam packed with scripture. really good practical wisdom for making decisions and glorifying God
September 9, 2025
He keeps it biblical and does not over-prescribe a set series steps above scripture.
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