We pray for God’s will. Read Matthew 6:10. As we pray the Lord’s prayer, we pray for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. When I think about how to achieve this incredible task of God’s will being done, I am inspired by the hymn, “Let There Be Peace on Earth". Jill Jackson wrote the lyrics in 1955, ten years after a failed suicide attempt. The song was introduced at a retreat for teenagers which sparked its popularity. The lyrics, “Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me" is the line that has resonated in the hearts of people. When I pray, “Thy will be done on earth” I now imagine how the prayer can never be fulfilled unless I begin with seeking God’s will in my life. You can help fulfill the promise of God’s will on earth by seeking God’s will in your own heart and life. As we imagine how God’s will is perfectly followed in the heavenly kingdom, we aspire to be fully obedient with hearts full of love for God and one another.



Holy God in Heaven, fill our hearts with your spirit so that your will rules our lives. Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.