Catechesis

Westminster Shorter Catechism

Question 103

What do we pray for in the third petition?

Scripture

  1. Psalm 119:34–36 [1]
    Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! (ESV)
  2. Acts 21:14 [1]
    And since he would not be persuaded, we ceased and said, “Let the will of the Lord be done.” (ESV)
  3. Matthew 26:39 [1]
    And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” (ESV)
  4. 2 Samuel 15:25 [1]
    Then the king said to Zadok, “Carry the ark of God back into the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me back and let me see both it and his dwelling place. (ESV)
  5. Job 1:21 [1]
    And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.” (ESV)
  6. Psalm 103:20–22 [2]
    Bless the LORD, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word! Bless the LORD, all his hosts, his ministers, who do his will! Bless the LORD, all his works, in all places of his dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul! (ESV)