Conforming to His Will
Conforming to God's will brings peace, calmness, and a deeper trust in His sovereignty.
Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the importance of surrendering to God's will, emphasizing the need to trust in the Lord's plans even when they may not align with our own desires. She encourages the congregation to make God's will their own, finding peace and contentment in submitting to His divine purpose. Through examples of various life situations, she illustrates the power of saying 'Thy will be done' in times of illness, failure, mistreatment, or inconvenience, teaching the virtue of accepting God's will with grace and humility.
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The Lord do that which seemeth Him good.
2 SAMUEL 10:12
THE best will is our Father's will,
And we may rest there calm and still;
Oh! make it hour by hour thine own,
And wish for nought but that alone
Which pleases God.
PAUL GERHARDT
"THY will be done." For instance, when you wish, and by every means endeavor, to be well, and yet remain ill,--then say, "Thy will be done." When you undertake something, and your undertaking does not succeed, say, "Thy will be done." When you do good to others, and they repay you with evil, say, "Thy will be done." Or when you would like to sleep, and are overtaken by sleeplessness, say, "Thy will be done." In general, do not become irritated when anything is not done in accordance with your will, but learn to submit in everything to the Will of the Heavenly Father.
FATHER JOHN
Try to make an instantaneous act of conformity to God's Will, at everything which vexes you.
EDWARD B. PUSEY
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Conforming to God's Will
- Practical Applications of Conforming to God's Will
- Making Instantaneous Acts of Conformity
- The Value of Instantaneous Acts of Conformity
- Learning to Submit to God's Will
Key Quotes
“The best will is our Father's will, And we may rest there calm and still;” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“Try to make an instantaneous act of conformity to God's Will, at everything which vexes you.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“In general, do not become irritated when anything is not done in accordance with your will, but learn to submit in everything to the Will of the Heavenly Father.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
Application Points
- Practice saying 'Thy will be done' in difficult situations to cultivate a spirit of submission.
- Make instantaneous acts of conformity a habit by seeking God's guidance and strength.
- Trust in God's sovereignty and plan for your life, even when it's difficult or doesn't make sense.