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“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” (Luke 22:42, NIV)

In this moment of intense anguish, Jesus models the ultimate act of obedience and surrender. Knowing the suffering that awaited Him, He still chose to submit His will to the Father’s plan. His words, “Not my will, but Yours be done,” embody a com- plete trust in God’s perfect plan, even when it meant walking through unimaginable pain.

Lent invites us to reflect on how we, too, can surrender our own will to God’s. We often struggle with trusting God’s plan when it leads us through difficult or uncertain paths. But just as Jesus trusted the Father’s will, we are called to do the same. True obedience means letting go of our own desires and trusting that God’s plan is always for our good.

Challenge: Where in your life is God calling you to say, “Not my will, but Yours be done”? What steps can you take today to align yourself more fully with His will?

Prayer: Lord, help me to surrender my will to You. Teach me to trust Your plan, even when it’s hard, knowing that Your ways are higher than mine. Amen.