It’s So Simple…
Thy Will
Part Six

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Now that’s a mouth full. Thy will. God’s will, on earth? As it is in heaven? Sometimes the thought of doing God’s will seems overwhelming. For one thing, I kind of like my will. I’m guessing I’m not alone with that thought. Not that others like my will but each one their own.

It’s very easy for me to think of God’s will in heaven. After all isn’t that what heaven is all about. Just sitting around praising God and doing His will. But when it comes to earth, sometimes heaven seems very far away. Being a Christian isn’t easy. We don’t really sit around all day singing Kum-ba-yah. We work, we play, we raise families, we go to church and sometimes we go to bars. Yes I said bars. In other words we have all the same challenges as non-Christians. But the good news is we have a not-so-secret weapon, His name is Jesus.

I’ve heard many people over the years complain that being a Christian is too hard because of all the rules and regulations. But the reality is, it’s through Christ that we gain our true freedom. And yes, doing His will on earth. But I do His will out of love not fear. That’s not to say I don’t make mistakes or even disobey, but for the most part, I try. I’ve explained it to people as a sports analogy. Have you ever had a coach or teacher or mentor that made you a better you? Remember the feeling of wanting to please that person because they believed in you? The only motivation was to please. That’s how I feel about pleasing God. I want to honor Him because He loved me first. I want to do His will because He calls me to be His hands and feet. And as long as I have His breath in my lungs I will continue. But it’s not because I have to it’s because I want to. That’s just how simple it is.