Question 110 of 114
The Gospel and the Means of Grace
What do we pray for in the third petition?
Answer
In the third petition, which is, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven () we pray that God by his grace would make us able and willing to know, obey, and submit to his will in all things (Psalm 67 throughout; ; ; ), as the angels do in heaven ().
Read the 5 proof texts (KJV)
- Matthew 6:10
- Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as [it is] in heaven.
- Psalm 119:36
- Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
- 2 Samuel 15:25
- And the king said unto Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I shall find favour in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me again, and shew me [both] it, and his habitation:
- Job 1:21
- And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
- Psalm 103:20-21
- 20Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. 21Bless ye the LORD, all [ye] his hosts; [ye] ministers of his, that do his pleasure.