Because I may

My Father, help me as Christ’s follower to say, “Your will be done.” You don’t want me to accept your will because I must, but because I may. You want me to take it not grudgingly, but with joy; not just without complaining, but with a song of praise. I’ll only get there by feeling what the psalm writer felt: that your will comes from a good Spirit and leads to a land where things are right. Teach me that your will is love, and that your love is wise. Don’t guide me blindfolded, but with open eyes. Give me the joy of someone who delights in your teaching, which makes the heart glad. I’ll obey your will in perfect freedom when I can say, “Your Spirit is good.” Amen.