. . . when making specific requests, it will be well to add to each one of them this qualification. ". . . if it be Thy will. "
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 102
I ask simply that throughout the day God place in me the best understanding of His will that I can have for that day, and that I be given the grace by which I may carry it out. As the day goes on, I can pause when facing situations that must be met and decisions that must be made, and renew the simple request: "Thy will, not mine, be done."
I must always keep in mind that in every situation I am responsible for the effort and God is responsible for the outcome. I can "Let Go and Let God" by humbly repeating: "Thy will, not mine, be done." Patience and persistence in seeking His will for me will free me from the pain of selfish expectations.
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Thanks Stepman, ... for me, this is a great way to stop 'blaming' God for things that don't turn out like I think they should ... It helps me be reminded of who's in control of the end results ... there are a ton of examples in my life where things didn't go as I wanted, but in the end were the best things that could have happened ... I just couldn't see it at the time ...
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
I am trying to do just that and not just in the early morning upon awakening, but throughout the day, when I catch myself thinking about things I shouldn't as well as self-defeating.
Thanks for posting!
