“Thy Will Be Changed or Thy Will Be Done?”

If I give my life over to Jesus, life should be easier right?  And, when I give my life to Jesus, He's going to give me what I want, I'll be healthier, make more money, have perfect kids, and my marriage will be peachy.... seems like a nice formula for life... however, reality looks a little different:

• For many of us we say "Thy will be done" but we slip into a life of wanting "thy will be changed".  We want God to align with our goals and dreams and when that doesn't happen, we can get frustrated with God.  God designed a plan for our lives that brings maximum purpose to whatever years we're given here on Earth.
• Mary responded with "Thy will be done" when given the huge responsibility of bringing Jesus into the world and all the challenges in her culture that came with it.   God does not choose us for ease or to be comfortable... each of us has been chosen to use all of our strength, mind, and hands... we'll need it all to carry out our purpose in life.
• There can be grave consequences when we choose our will.  Solomon's foolishness not only brought him down, it also destroyed a nation.
• Mom's and Dad's.... never under estimate the significance of your prayers....
• Mary knew the piercing truth about being blessed.... The blessed paradox....  Jesus didn't come to make it easy for people, He came to make us great people..."

In this life we will have struggles.  I need help in continually handing over the reins of my life back over to God. 

Jesus, may Your will be done and please help me continue to take steps into the purpose and life you created me for.

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