21“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. (Mt. 7:21)
Thoughts: God is personal and has a will- this is Jesus' teaching to us. God is love. Part of that love is wanting us to do what is best as described in scripture- the way our Maker designed us to be. It is possible to know God's will and it is possible to do God's will. More than that- we are called and created to listen and respond to the will of God. Fighting or ignoring the will of God in life will not give us meaning, peace, love, or a sense of well being. We are healthiest when we do the will of God- not matter what others may say or even how we feel. It takes faith to believe that God is knowable and that He has communicated His will to us. In Christ we see that this will is not only possible, but that it is best for us. We are called to do this will faithfully.
Prayer: Lord, help me to understand what you want me to do, and then give me the will and strength to do it for your glory.
Q & A 124
Q. What does the third petition mean?
A. “Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” means: Help us and all people to reject our own wills and to obey your will without any back talk. Your will alone is good.1
Help us one and all to carry out the work we are called to,2 as willingly and faithfully as the angels in heaven.3
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