GOOD - ACCEPTABLE - PERFECT

Prior to receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior ... a man's every thought, word, and deed bears witness to his kinship with the world and estrangement from God. But when a lost soul accepts the gift of salvation, the change that takes place bears witness to his new relationship with God and alienation from the world. 

As we surrender our will, the Lord equips us to do that which is right in His sight. Paul encouraged the early church to abandon their old way of thinking and allow sanctification to take root in their heart and mind ... 

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2

This three-fold description of God’s will can help us understand His divine attributes and plan for those who trust Him ...

1. The Lord's will is good because He is good. There is no evil or darkness in Him and that never changes ... Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. (James 1:17) 

2. The Lord’s will is acceptable in that it is sanctioned by Him and fully pleasing in His sight. Therefore, those who obey the will of God are also deemed 'acceptable' ... He who thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men. (Romans 14:18)

3. The Lord's will is perfect. Because of its flawless nature, it unfailingly reaches the goal for which it is intended. Obedience to it brings spiritual maturity. The Bible trains believers toward that end ... All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

There will be times when God’s will doesn't seem 'good, acceptable, and perfect' at all (especially if it includes suffering). Doubt and fear can shake one's resolve when we don't perceive His divine purpose. 

But ... as you grow in your relationship with the Lord, you can't help but witness a loving Father's faithfulness. His trustworthiness is proven over and over again. So even when you don't understand that which is hidden from view, you learn to ... walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7)