GOD’S PURPOSE Part 4 of 8 of Relationship with God
Luke 11:2-4
Luke 11:2-4
“Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.”
Josh dove into the wave as it approached the shore. The ocean was cold, but it felt good against his hot flesh. When he stood up, as the wave receded back to the ocean, his feet clung to the sand, nearly toppling him. He felt the dragging pull of the ocean’s current and laughed out loud.
Josh may have felt safe from the ocean’s current, but is he safe from the deadly current of the world? For Josh to do God’s will as it is in heaven, his life is operating in enemy territory.
Living in this world today is to live in a realm that is controlled by Satan.
For us to do God’s will on earth as it is in heaven, we must swim against the current.
Praying for God’s will to be done provides foundation for our prayers AND our lives. With these words, we are asking His will to be done in our lives and in the world. Often, we get prayers mixed up with our will be done. God does not change the way He runs the universe after hearing our petitions. Our wish list does not alter anything just so we get what we want.
The world’s current goes against God’s will, and Satan wants to topple us.
Just because this phrase is what we’re supposed to say in our own prayers, we must not tack it on the end if we don’t mean it. Some people add it and think, This is tricky, what I want may not be God’s will. If it doesn’t happen, it won’t be my fault.
But it is also a different way to reframe our wants. Consider them from God’s point of view. Is anything wrong by our request? Does it injure anyone? Is my want selfish, or will it benefit others? When we pray “Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.” we’re praying for our friends, our families, our society, and ourselves.
Many people despise God because He has not made them master of their own fate. Those of us who have a relationship with our Father, know that the heart of the Almighty is not only righteous and just, but also gracious and kind.
Take Home Nugget
We know that “all things work together for good to them who love God and are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28).
Praying to our Father
Hallowing His name,
Agreeing to welcome in His kingdom,
And seeking His will makes our lives complete.
J.D. Griffith
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