Have It Your Way

“There are two kinds of people: those who say to God, "Thy will be done," and those to whom God says, "All right, then, have it your way.” (C.S. Lewis)

This reminds me so much of a parent-child relationship. A parent might tell a child, “It’s cold outside; you might want to wear a coat.” The child might respond with a tantrum or just completely ignore the parent’s advice. So, then the parent might decide to let the kid have his own way and learn from the consequences of his mistake.

As children of God, we can daily choose to follow His directions and say: “Thy will be done.” Or, we can stomp our feet, have a tantrum, and insist: “I know what I’m doing; I want it my way!”

When God allows us to have our own way, we majorly screw things up. This is the root of all problems, all destruction, all evil. Our choices can impact not only our own lives, but also those around us, as well as future generations.

Once we understand the consequences of insisting on getting our own way, we realize how imperative it is to pray: Thy Will Be Done! Please!