Day 4: Not My Will, But Yours

Reading: Luke 22:39-46

In Gethsemane's garden, Jesus modeled the most profound prayer of surrender: "Not my will, but yours be done." He didn't demand or manipulate; He asked and submitted. This is the fine line between faith and control—trusting God enough to release our preferred outcomes. When we insist on our own way, pride positions us in opposition to God. But humility opens the door to His grace. Surrendering to God's will doesn't mean we don't have desires or preferences; it means we trust His wisdom more than our own understanding. Jesus knew the cup of suffering awaited Him, yet He chose the Father's plan. What cup are you holding onto that God is asking you to release?

Reflection Question: What would it look like to pray "Your will be done" over the situation you're most anxious about?