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Consistent with thy Eternal Counsels

How do we pray as believers who trust in God’s eternal decrees? According the the Westminster Shorter Catechism, “The decrees of God are his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he hath fore-ordained whatsoever comes to pass”. Do we always just pray “if it is your will?” Sometimes that becomes a trite phrase due to constant repetition - is there not a richer way to pray?

In Valley of Vision there is a portion of a prayer titled “The All Good” that expands on praying for God’s will.

If it be consistent with thy eternal counsels,
the purpose of thy grace,
and the great ends of thy glory,
then bestow upon me the blessings of thy comforts;
If not, let me resign myself to
thy wiser determinations.

Posted by Christine at February 8, 2006 1:39 PM