“Father, if You are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but Yours be done” (Luke 22:42).
There is an incomparable peace and joy when our will finally aligns with God’s will. There is no more inner struggle, no more resistance—there is rest. When we trust that the Lord is in control and surrender the complete governance of our lives to Him, we not only find relief, but also 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, because we will be flowing with the Creator of all things.
But it is essential to understand something: there is only one way to align ourselves with this perfect will—by obeying God’s powerful Law. This is not about emotion or 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 Lord’s holy commandments, then the blessing comes.
It is at that moment that the Father reveals Himself, 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 Lord’s Law, it does not matter how many oppose us or how much we are criticized, because heaven moves in our favor. This is true life: living in complete alignment with God’s will as revealed in His holy Law. —Adapted from Henry Edward Manning. Until tomorrow, if the Lord permits.
Pray with me: Holy Father, today I acknowledge that there is no better path 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 struggle against what You have ordained, 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 led astray 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 receive Your approval from above.
O Most Holy God, I adore and praise You for being unchanging in righteousness 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 steadfast amid chaos. Your commandments are like deep roots that sustain those who fear You, producing the fruit of peace, blessing, and salvation. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.