"Thy will be done". How many times have we prayed that? But what are we really praying when we do? What we usually pray is full of conditions. "Thy will be done... if".
We want His will if it doesn't cost us anything. If it doesn't take us out of our comfort zone. If it fits into our plans. If it is part of our agenda. If it is what we want. If there is no test or trial attached to it. If it lines up with our own will. If we don't have to give up anything.
"Thy will be done" means exactly what it says-- His will be done. There are no conditions. There is no argument. There is no question about it. The most perfect example of the meaning of this verse is found in Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. He knew the will of God would cost Him, would bring Him pain, shame, beatings and crucifixion. He knew it would cost Him His life, but He made no bargains and set no conditions on it. He simply submitted to it. He removed His own will out of the way and obeyed the will of the Father.
The next time you are praying, "Thy will be done", check yourself and see if you truly mean "Thy" or "mine"? Pay attention to see if you are placing conditions on it. Or are you without question submitting to His will and without trying to bargain with Him no matter what the price of obedience? Do you truly want His will and nothing but His will? "Thy
Have a great day. "Thy will be done", means just that.
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Coffee Break is a morning devotional written by Lorraine Ezell
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Coffee Break is a morning devotional written by Lorraine Ezell
and is sent to you free of charge for the asking from
About the Master's Business Ministry, Inc.Please feel free to call (601) 833-5278 or
Email : mastersbusiness@bellsouth.net
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