What is God's will for your and my lives?

I might be wrong but it appears to me that the most (or at least one of the most) frequently asked questions by Christians is, "What is God's will for my life?" Even if the question is never voiced, I am certain most Christians want the answer.

There is a lot of literature on the subject but, unfortunately, none seem to give a simple and definitive answer (and it has to be simple because not all of us are intellectuals). From my experience, the answers given usually go like this: "study the Bible, then pray a lot -- you will know God's will for your life." I have nothing against this statement per se but I do doubt its applicability to the question. The answer implies that God's will is something very illusive and only after much study and prayer you may know what His will is. I don't think it is true (although I am all for vigorous Bible study and genuine prayer). Before setting off on a quest to answer this question in the miriad of books and articles, let's ask the Savior Himself. "O Lord, Maker of heavens and earth and all within them, what is the Father's will for my life?" Here's the Lord's reply, "believe in Him [the Son] whom He [the Father] sent" (John 6:29). Indeed, the reply is to a slightly different question, "What shall we do so that we may work the works of God?" However, the difference between our and their question is only superficial. We, too, ask the question so that we may do God's work.

So, the answer is simple, "Believe in and trust Jesus." This is God's will for your and my lives.