Once I was startled when I heard someone remark, 'There is nothing like God's will when it comes to claiming God's promises'. This is highly non-biblical I believe. When we claim God's promises, it is understood that we ask or claim something as per His will. Only in some contexts we need not doubt if it is God's will. For instance to pray for healing or to become debt-free. But in other contexts such as a job, career, ministry, marriage, migration, business, any aspect of life, we need to pray with a 'if' clause.
When we pray, we say something like this, "God if this is your will, then let it be done". This kind of attitude reveal submission, humility and acceptance of His sovereignty in our lives. In contrast to this attitude is self-centered will, unsurrendered spirit and taking control of our life and situations. Only when we learn to pray as per God's will, would we ever live a life surrendered in Christ. Otherwise we may be just confessing and proclaiming Christ without allowing Him to be the Master.
Matthew 6:10 (Amplified Bible)
Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Many does not know the in depth meaning of this prayer. When we say "Your will be done on earth." It also implies that His will be done in our lives - our job, ministry, marriage, family, career, education, wealth etc...
So next time when we pray let us not pray with ignorance but with submission and acceptance of His Lordship...
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