“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground” (Psalm 143:10).
Life with God begins when the will ceases to be a closed territory and is instead fully surrendered. At first, this surrender requires renunciation, for the heart must let go of control and accept being led. Over time, this yielding does not weaken a person but strengthens them from within. In this way, the will, once limited, becomes firm, secure, and aligned with the Creator’s purpose.
In this process, God’s solid commandments play an essential role. The Law given to the prophets of the Old Testament and by Jesus shows that wholehearted obedience has always been the Father’s desire for His creatures. There is no true peace where there is inner resistance or partial obedience. When the will submits, God strengthens it and leads it with clarity, preparing the heart to live according to His designs.
Today, the call is to go beyond the initial act of surrender. Allow God not only to receive your will but to make it victorious. As you walk according to the Lord’s radiant commandments, you experience stability, peace, and constant direction. It is in this place that the Father blesses and sends those obedient to Jesus. Adapted from A. B. Simpson. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.
Pray with me: Lord, I surrender my will into Your hands and acknowledge that I need Your guidance in all things. I want to learn not to resist, but to trust fully in Your governance. Make me someone willing to obey without reservation.
Give me strength to remain steadfast, clarity to choose what pleases You, and perseverance not to turn back. Strengthen my will so that it may be aligned with Yours at all times. May I walk securely under Your guidance.
Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You for desiring to form in me a strong and obedient will. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is like a firm axis that sustains life in balance. Your commandments are safe paths that lead to true peace. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
