Tag Archives: Your will be done

Earthquake and Darkness to Come

The book of Revelation gives us a peek into the future: Revelation 6:12 (NLT)  I watched as the Lamb broke the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake. The sun became as dark as black cloth, and the moon … Continue reading

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The Unexpected and the Predictable

Friday: an unexpected earthquake Monday: a much-anticipated eclipse They bring to mind God’s conversation with Job (read the whole thing in Job, chapters 38-42).   Job 38:4, 33 (NIV) “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, … Continue reading

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Disciplined Service to God

  All too often, my prayers are some version of “Do it my way, Lord.”     That’s a far cry from Christ’s example: Luke 22:42b (NIV) “Not my will, but yours be done.” Day 38 – God’s way.

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Pray the Vote

  Transform my voting booth into a prayer closet, Lord–one where I whole-heartedly say, “Your will, not mine, be done.”

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Do It God’s Way

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Do You Mean What You Pray?

    Jesus told this story:   Matthew 21:28-32 (NIV) “There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ “‘I will not,’ he answered, but later … Continue reading

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A Mother’s Will and Prayer

Do you remember the story of the rich young ruler, the one who asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life? Jesus knew that money stood between our young man and his eternity: Mark 10:21 (CEV) “Go sell everything you own. Give … Continue reading

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Whose Will Be Done

  How do you pray for those folks nearest to your heart?     That they will be healthy and prosperous For God to solve all their problems God’s will be done “Your will be done” (Matthew 6:10, the Lord’s … Continue reading

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Upfront or After-the-Fact?

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What Will Be Done?

  The maps in my school books had America front and center. When I pray, I tend to put America’s needs front and center. I pray, Your will be done in America. I am thinking, “Do what’s best for America.” … Continue reading

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