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Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 103

Question 103

What do we pray for in the third petition?

In the third petition, which is, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven, we pray, that God, by his grace, would make us able and willing to know, obey, and submit to his will in all things, as the angels do in heaven.

Scripture references for paragraph 1

Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.

Matthew 6:10

10Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Psalms 67

1May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah

2that Your ways may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations.

3Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.

4Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah

5Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You.

6The earth has yielded its harvest; God, our God, blesses us.

7God blesses us, that all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.

Psalms 119:36

36Turn my heart to Your testimonies and not to covetous gain.

Matthew 26:39

39Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”

2 Samuel 15:25

25Then the king said to Zadok, “Return the ark of God to the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD, He will bring me back and let me see both it and His dwelling place again.

Job 1:21

21saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.”

Psalms 103:20-21

20Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.

21Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will.

Source and edition

Westminster Shorter Catechism. NonlinearFruit/Creeds.json, Unlicense. Creeds.json, English transcription

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