=Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.=
_That is_,
The good and gracious will of God is done indeed without our prayer;
but we pray in this petition that it may be done also among us.
This is done when God brings to nothing all evil plans and purposes of
the devil, the world, and our own flesh, that would hinder the
hallowing of His name and the coming of His kingdom.
On the other hand, it is the good and gracious will of God to strengthen
us and keep us steadfast in His Word and in faith, until death.
_291. What do you pray for in the third petition?_
I pray that the will of God may be done among us on earth, as it is in
heaven.
_292. What is the will of God?_
It is the will of God that all His rational creatures should praise
Him forever in perfect holiness and happiness.
_293. Where is the will of God done in this manner?_
In heaven, where the holy angels praise God in undisturbed peace and
joy.
=Ps. 103:20, 21. Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in
strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of
his word.=
=Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that
do his pleasure.=
_294. When is the will of God done among us, as it is in heaven?_
When God brings to nothing all evil plans and purposes that would
hinder the hallowing of His name and the coming of His kingdom, and
when God strengthens us and keeps us steadfast in His Word and in
faith, until death.
_295. Who seek to prevent the will of God from being done among
us?_
The devil, the world, and our own flesh.
_296. Who, on the other hand, will help us to do the will of God?_
God, who is merciful and faithful, will Himself help us to do His will.
=1 Thess. 5:24. Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do
it.=