Thy will be done, not my will be done

My daily devotion today was titled Answers. An interesting topic. We all look for answers all the time.

Why did that happen? What if? When? If we are faithful to God then the answer should remain that it is God's plan for us. But do we always follow God's plan? The answer is no, we often reject God's plan, thinking that we know what is best for ourselves. It is our human nature, what God gave us with free will.

But we can help make decisions that will keep us on track with God's plan for us. If we read His Word and pray faithfully and continuously, God will answer us and lead us to His plan. We must, however, remember to pray for His will to be done, not our will to be done.

I must admit, I struggle with this constantly. I worked with a personal coach who based on our many conversations helped me to realize how important my faith had become in who I am and what I want to be. One morning at 6:30 am, he sent me an email because he thought of me that morning. He sent me a prayer that he had read. The author is unknown, but I thought I would share it today as I am in a period of struggling with this very thing. When I struggle, I turn to this prayer that I keep in my daily planner.

God, I offer myself to Thee - to build with me
And to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the
Bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take
Away my difficulties, that victory over 
Them may bear witness to those
I would help of Thy power, Thy love, and Thy way
Of life. May I do Thy will always.

When you struggle as I do with trying to do it all without His help, I hope you will find comfort and strength in this prayer as I have over the last couple of years. Thank you Bill for sharing it with me.


May God Bless your Thursday.
Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian friends!!