The shortcut to doing God's Will in your life: St. Joseph

Brothers and sisters in Christ,
There is no joy and no freedom greater than relinquishing our own will and taking the step of wanting only God’s will. This is because the God who loves us and dwells within our hearts gives us that profound approval and peace.
Many of us are afraid to take that great step because we think we will be enslaved to doing what we do not want to do. In many cases, it will be hard, depending on the attachments one has, but we will never live life to the fullest until we surrender. That is why Jesus said, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10).
There is one person who stands above all others as a patron to help us accomplish this: St. Joseph. In my own personal pursuit of laying down my life, he has become especially prominent, leading me along this pathway with such gentleness and ease. First, he helps us discern God’s will, and then he guides us just as he guided Mama Mary and the Child Jesus.
He draws us more deeply into the interior life, where we commune with God from within. Life’s struggle is often “my will versus God’s will,” and St. Joseph helps God’s will prevail each time. With his help, the ego becomes subdued, until it grows easier to recognize and avoid.
When St. Joseph is your patron, he also leads you toward a happy death. Why? Because through his constant intercession, he helps you to do God’s will throughout your life, so that when it is time to leave this world and go home, you may do so in peace and with a satisfied soul.