Giving God’s Will its Proper Place in our Lives God’s will must have priority in the life of a Christian. We consider His will when we plan for the future and pray. Most importantly, His will guides our thoughts and actions day by day. “Thy Will Be Done” Giving God’s Will its Proper Place in our Lives

“Thy Will Be Done” Providence God’s providential care accounts for much that happens in our lives (Matthew 10:29-31) Our future plans must allow for His providence (James 4:15; Rom. 1:10; 15:32; 1 Cor. 4:19; Acts 18:21; 21:14) His will may allow us to suffer for doing good (1 Peter 3:17)

“Thy Will Be Done” Prayer God’s will must take precedence in every request. Jesus taught this by example (Matthew 26:39, 42; Luke 22:41-44) Praying according to His will gives us confidence that He will hear. (1 John 5:14)

“Thy Will Be Done” Personal Obedience Doing God’s will is required in God’s kingdom and in God’s family. (Matthew 7:21; Mark 3:35; 1 John 2:17) To do the will of God one must know the will of God (Ephesians 5:17; Luke 12:47) Doing the will of God requires changes in the inner man and our outward behavior (Romans 12:2; Ephesians 6:6; 1 Thess. 4:3; 5:18; 1 Peter 4:1-3; 2:15)