12-01-2020, 09:09 PM
I don't think this is supposed to be an easy question to answer. "Thy will be done" is something we Christians pray when we recite the Lord's Prayer but it is also something every Christian will have a struggle with.
Megan has it partly right with her example of what college to pick. She is not totally surrendering her will to God's will but she has taken that first important step by trusting God to guide her to the right choice for her.
I think we all start with surrendering to God what we have no control over because there is very little choice but to do that or worry yourself sick. It is harder to seek God's will when we feel in control with the world at our feet. If anyone tells you they do this easily, they either are being dishonest or misunderstanding what it takes to seek God's will.
Your teacher is human so he too will struggle with putting his will aside to seek God's will.
Think small things Rosie.
You have shared with me some times when you were frightened and took refuge in God's love and care. Every time you wanted God to do something a certain way but decided to trust that he "has your back" and knows best is trusting in the will of God.
Megan has it partly right with her example of what college to pick. She is not totally surrendering her will to God's will but she has taken that first important step by trusting God to guide her to the right choice for her.
I think we all start with surrendering to God what we have no control over because there is very little choice but to do that or worry yourself sick. It is harder to seek God's will when we feel in control with the world at our feet. If anyone tells you they do this easily, they either are being dishonest or misunderstanding what it takes to seek God's will.
Your teacher is human so he too will struggle with putting his will aside to seek God's will.
Think small things Rosie.
You have shared with me some times when you were frightened and took refuge in God's love and care. Every time you wanted God to do something a certain way but decided to trust that he "has your back" and knows best is trusting in the will of God.