“𝚃𝚑𝚢 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝙱𝚎 𝙳𝚘𝚗𝚎” – 𝙴𝚖𝚋𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙻𝚒𝚏𝚎 𝚊𝚜 𝚊 𝙲𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚍 𝚘𝚏 𝙶𝚘𝚍

When Jesus teaches us to pray, “Thy will be done,” He invites us to trust God completely, just as a child trusts their parent. Being a child of God shares many similarities with being an actual child: both require dependence, trust, and a willingness to accept guidance and care.

𝐷𝑒𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑇𝑟𝑢𝑠𝑡

As children, we rely on our parents for our needs—food, shelter, love, and direction. Similarly, as children of God, we depend on Him for spiritual nourishment, guidance, and strength. Just as a child runs to their parent for help and reassurance, we are called to turn to God with the same confidence, knowing He will provide for us and carry us through life’s challenges.

𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑂𝑏𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑡ℎ

Children learn obedience through love and discipline, trusting their parents’ wisdom even when they don’t fully understand. In the same way, being a child of God means surrendering to His will, even when it’s difficult. Trusting God’s plan, especially when it differs from our own, is an act of faith that allows us to grow in holiness and grace.

𝐹𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑜𝑚 𝑡𝑜 𝐵𝑒 𝐿𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑑

A child does not have to earn their parent’s love; they are loved simply because they belong to them. As God’s children, we are loved unconditionally. He delights in us, even when we fall short, and His will for us is always rooted in His love. Praying “Thy will be done” is an acknowledgment that His plans for us are good, even when they are beyond our understanding.

𝐽𝑜𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐹𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟’𝑠 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒

Children find joy in being close to their parents, sharing their love and presence. As God’s children, we find joy in His presence through prayer, the sacraments, and reflecting on His Word. Knowing we are His gives us a sense of belonging and peace.

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 “𝑻𝒉𝒚 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑩𝒆 𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒆”

Being a child of God means trusting Him completely, just as a child trusts their parent. When we pray “Thy will be done,” we surrender ourselves to His loving care, knowing that His will is for our good.

Today, let’s reflect on our relationship with God as our Father. Let us approach Him with the heart of a child—dependent, trusting, and open to His will—confident that His love will guide us in all things. ❤️

(RIY Reflections Day 9)