“For I have come down from heaven, not to do my will, but to do the will of him who sent me” (John 6:38).
True faith is revealed when we wholeheartedly submit to the will of God. This submission is a sign of spiritual maturity and trust. It encompasses all that is good, pure, and just, and becomes the source of an inner peace that the world cannot offer. When our will merges with the will of God, we find true rest — a rest born from the certainty that He knows what He is doing and that His will is always perfect.
Happiness, here and now, is directly linked to this alignment with the powerful Law of God. It is impossible to be truly happy while resisting the will of the Creator. But when we begin to love God’s will more than our own desires, something changes within us. Obedience ceases to be a burden and transforms into pleasure. And, little by little, we realize that selfish desires lose their strength because the love for God’s righteousness fills our entire being.
This loyalty to the Lord’s will and righteousness then becomes the compass that guides our steps. It safely leads us through life’s decisions, brings clarity where there was once confusion, and leads us to a life full of purpose. Submitting to God’s will is not losing freedom — it is finding it. It is on this path of obedience and faith that we discover the true meaning of life and experience the peace that only the Father can give. -Adapted from Joseph Butler. Until tomorrow, if the Lord permits us.
Pray with me: Dear God, I thank You for showing me that true faith is revealed when I wholeheartedly submit to Your will. When I let go of my own desires to embrace Yours, I discover a peace that the world cannot give — a peace that remains even amidst uncertainties. Thank You for being such a wise, just, and loving Father, whose will is always perfect and good.
My Father, today I ask You to help me love Your will more than anything else. May I learn to find joy in obedience and pleasure in following Your powerful Law. Remove from me every selfish desire that prevents me from serving You with integrity. May the love for Your righteousness grow within me until it fills my entire being.
Oh, Most Holy God, I adore and praise You because, by surrendering to Your will, I find the freedom I have always sought. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like a lit lamp on the path of life, dispelling the darkness of confusion and bringing rest to the soul. Your commandments are like firm pillars that support the house of the righteous, making their life stable, secure, and full of meaning. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
