David Pawson Ministry Podcast The Lord’s Prayer - Part 4
Nov 24, 2025
A deep look at what “Thy will be done” actually means and why fatalistic resignation is wrong. Exploration of Greek nuance shows the line asks for God’s desires to be fulfilled, not passive acceptance. Discussion stresses prayer paired with active obedience, discernment through scripture and community, and joyful willing service modeled by Jesus and angels.
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Refusing Fatalism After Tragedy
- David Pawson refused to blame God for a child's death by a drunk driver and told the mother the will of God is what she does with the experience.
- He used the real pastoral visit to show "thy will be done" should prompt active response, not passive acceptance.
Will Versus Wish In The Lord's Prayer
- "Thy will be done" uses the Greek word for God's desire, not decree, so it's a petition asking for God's wishes to be realized on earth.
- Pawson contrasts decree (unchangeable) with desire (requires human cooperation), reframing prayer as active petitioning.
Pray Expecting To Act
- Pray "thy will be done" expecting action, because Pawson stresses the Lord's Prayer's verbs are active (hallowed, come, give, forgive, deliver).
- He instructs listeners that praying this prayer obliges them to act afterward, not merely repeat words.