“Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done” (Luke 22:42).
There is an unparalleled peace and joy when our will finally aligns with the will of God. There is no more inner struggle, no more resistance—there is rest. When we trust that the Lord is in control and surrender to Him the total governance of our lives, we not only find relief, but we discover the true purpose of our existence. God’s will is perfect, and when we become one with it, nothing in this world can stop us, for we will be flowing with the Creator of all things.
But it is essential to understand something: there is only one way to align with this perfect will—by obeying the powerful Law of God. It is not about emotion, nor vague intentions. What God wants from us has been clearly revealed through His prophets and His Son. God’s will for every human being is obedience. And when we finally stop listening to those who reject this truth, when we stop following the crowd and choose to swim against the current, listening to and obeying the holy commandments of the Lord, then the blessing comes.
It is at this moment that the Father reveals Himself, that He draws near and is pleased. Obedience opens the doors to divine love and leads us to the Son—Jesus, our Savior. When we choose faithfulness to the Law of the Lord, it does not matter how many oppose us, it does not matter how much we are criticized, because heaven moves on our behalf. This is the true life: to live in total alignment with the will of God revealed in His holy Law. -Adapted from Henry Edward Manning. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Holy Father, today I recognize that there is no better way than Yours. I want to align my will with Yours; I want to find joy in being completely surrendered to You. I no longer want to fight against what You have determined, but to rest in the certainty that Your will is perfect and full of love.
Lord, show me Your way and strengthen me to faithfully follow Your powerful Law. May I not be swayed by the influence of those who ignore Your will. Give me courage to swim against the current, to listen to and obey everything You have instructed us through Your prophets. I want to live to please You and to receive Your approval from above.
Oh, Most Holy God, I worship and praise You for being unchanging in justice and faithful to those who obey You. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like a divine compass that always points to the truth and keeps the soul steady amid chaos. Your commandments are like deep roots that sustain those who fear You, producing fruit of peace, blessing, and salvation. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
