![]() ![]() And when we do this, our attitude changes because we are free from trying to manipulate outcomes or control others. It is laying down our pride and selfishness and accepting that God knows better than we do. Instead, it is surrendering control to an all-knowing and all-loving God. Praying for God’s will is not a magic formula where if we say the right words in the right order, God gives us what we want. 2) PRAYING “THY WILL BE DONE” CHANGES MY ATTITUDE It does not mean that we will not suffer pain, doubt, and disappointment, but that we will be able to see that God is working all things to usher in His kingdom, and we can be a part of that. We become eternity-minded and can view our circumstances in a different light. Focusing on God’s kingdom instead of our world completely changes our perspective. Remember that when we pray for God’s will to be done, we also pray for His kingdom to come. 1) PRAYING “THY WILL BE DONE” CHANGES MY PERSPECTIVE But as we practice our posture in prayer before God, we can also reap incredible benefits that will change our lives. We learned that praying “thy will be done” includes our petition, participation, and position. Obey willingly, knowing that surrendering to God will never take you outside of His love, care, and protection.ģ WAYS PRAYING THY WILL BE DONE WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE.Submit to God’s answer even if it is not what you prayed for or wanted.There are some simple yet profound prayer points we can learn from Jesus’ posture of prayer. “ And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” ~Matthew 26:39 (ESV) When in the deepest, darkest agony of his soul, crying out to God in the Garden of Gethsemane, the night before his crucifixion, he prayed: One of the interesting things to note is that Jesus, who teaches us to pray for God’s will to be done, used this prayer himself. PRAYER POINTS FOR PRAYING THY WILL BE DONE When we pray, “thy will be done,” we ask God to usher in His light of love, mercy, and goodness to dispel the darkness of hate, oppression, and destruction. Although we exist in what theologians refer to as “the already/not yet” kingdom of God, God is actively working to establish His kingdom and push back the forces of evil that exist in the kingdoms of this world. The kingdom of God can be defined as the effective rule and reign of Jesus. As followers of Jesus when we pray, “thy kingdom come, thy will be done,” we are saying that we want to see God accomplish His purposes and plans as freely on earth as it is in heaven. But here on earth, we can choose to ignore, reject, or disobey God’s will. God’s will in heaven is never thwarted, opposed, or challenged. God is more than able to do His will without our prayer or cooperation yet He invites the participation of our prayers, our heart, and our actions in seeing His will be done on earth as it is in heaven.“ Enduring Word Bible Commentary 3) POSITION: Jesus reminds us that we should desire that the will of God be accomplished here on earth as it is in heaven. One might rightly wonder why God wants us to pray that His will would be done, as if He were not able to accomplish it Himself. The profound phrase is powerful for three reasons: Matthew 6:9-10 (MSG) THY WILL BE DONE PRAYER MEANINGĪlthough the entire Lord’s Prayer is worthy of a deep dive study and so instrumental as a template for our prayer lives, we will focus the on the simple command found in Luke 6:10a: With a God like this loving you, you can pray very simply. On earth as it is in heaven.“ Matthew 6:9-10 (ESV)Īs it is in heaven.“ Matthew 6:9-10 (NLT) Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.“ Matthew 6:9-10 (KJV) Here are the first two verses of the prayer in different Bible translations:Īfter this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. When Jesus was teaching his followers how to pray, this is the prayer He gave them. ![]() Some of you may also know it as the Our Father Prayer. If you recognize the words, “Thy will be done,” it is because it is one of the first verses of one of the most recognized prayers: The Lord’s Prayer. 6 LEARNING TO PRAY TOGETHER THY WILL BE DONE PRAYER IN THE BIBLE ![]()
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