All things work together for good

So “Thy will be done” is a prayer that God may do as he wishes, because everything he does is good.  As St Paul tells us, “…all things work together for good for those who love God…” (NRSV, Romans 8:28).

“Thy will be done” also means, “Thy will be done by me” – “May I always do what God wants me to do, however difficult or unpleasant it may be”.  So this is also a prayer that we may never take the easy line and dodge doing what we ought to do.

SUMMARY

1. “Thy will be done” is a prayer that what God wills or wishes may happen.  Everything that God wishes and does is good.  In particular he wishes our souls to be saved and to go to Heaven.

2. God brings good out of evil.  As St Paul tells us, “…all things work together for good for those who love God…” (NRSV, Romans 8:28).

3.”Thy will be done” also means “May I do what God wishes, however unpleasant it may be”.