Thy Will Be Done

"There are two kinds of people: those who say to God, 'Thy will be done,' and those to whom God says, 'All right, then, have it your way.'" - C.S. Lewis

So often, the only prayer that comes to my brain in the light of the mornings, in the doctor's office waiting room, as the phone rings, as I open my e-mail, and when I lay down at night, is "Thy will be done." 

But there is only one reason that that specific prayer is even on my spectrum of awareness. 

Because my plans are futile. 

"Thy will be done" is the only thing that provides comfort to this heart and calms this sinner's anxiety. 

For so long, God said to me "All right, then, have it your way." And I continued to sin, to stray far from him, and to flee from repentance and grace like an approaching tidal wave. 

Succumb to the flood, friends. Be washed in the grace and mercy of the Lord who loves you and knows exactly where you have been. Soak in the overwhelming forgiveness and healing, and then emerge with one set of words on your tongue. 

"Thy will be done."