Lord, your relationship with the Father in your humanity centered around knowing and doing his will. How often was this a central message in your teachings and in your actions. “My food is to do the will of my Father.” “Father, not my will, but your will be done.” Thus, when it comes to be your disciple or to be in relationship with you, the same criteria applies. “For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” Therefore, Lord, give me the grace to know your will in a given situation, then the grace to both choose and act on your will. Therein lies my true interior peace and joy even in the midst of external difficulties.