Thy Will Be Done... Unless Mine Is Better?

The Lord’s Will

Praying 'Thy kingdom come, thy will be done'... but secretly hoping God signs off on our plan? This cartoon nails the human heart: we boldly ask for God's will... as long as it matches ours (MUCHO appreciated!). James 4:3 reminds us that we sometimes ask amiss, spending it on our pleasures.

Laugh at the bull-in-a-China-shop prayer — then ask: whose will are we really seeking?"

The Lord’s Will

"We all know the line: 'Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven.' But let's be honest — how often do we pray that while quietly hoping God's will lines up perfectly with ours?

This cartoon captures the tension perfectly: the bold prayer warrior asking for God's will... with a mental footnote saying 'but if Yours could match mine, that would be MUCHO appreciated!' The 'bull in a China shop' tagline adds the perfect touch of chaos — we charge ahead with our plans and then ask God to bless the mess.

James 4:3 puts it bluntly: 'You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.' The Lord's Prayer isn't a blank check for our agenda — it's surrender to His.

Laugh at the self-deception... then let it challenge us: are we truly praying 'Thy will be done,' or 'My will be done, please'?

SHARE BELOW if you've ever prayed this way (we all have!). Great for bulletins, sermons, or small-group discussions. Tag @thebackpew!"