The Lord's Prayer
Q36. What does this mean?
The good and gracious will of God is done even without our prayer, but we pray in this petition that it may be done among us also. How is God's will done? God's will is done when he breaks and hinders every evil plan and purpose of the devil, the world, and our sinful nature, which do not want us to hallow God's name or let his kingdom come; and when he strengthens and keeps us firm in his Word and faith until we die. This is his good and gracious will.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Matthew 26:39
Ephesians 1:11
“In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will.”
2 Thessalonians 3:3
“But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.”
1 John 2:15–17
Test Yourself · Q36