It’s easy to pray, “Not my will but Yours be done,” until God’s will leads us somewhere we didn’t expect. Tonight’s episode reminds us that surrender is not simply asking God for blessing—it’s allowing Him to shape the path forward, even when it includes closed doors and unmet desires. Through the example of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, we see that surrender can be deeply painful, yet it is also profoundly holy. Christ’s willingness to submit to the Father’s will led not only to suffering, but to resurrection. When we stop striving to force outcomes and instead trust God’s direction, we discover freedom, peace, and a life shaped by His pleasure rather than our own plans.

Main Takeaways

• Discover why surrender means trusting God not only in His “yes,” but also in His “no.”

• Learn how Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane reveals the cost and beauty of true obedience.

• Be encouraged that God’s will is not meant to restrict you, but to free you from striving and self-dependence.

• Reflect on how releasing control allows you to live with deeper peace and spiritual fulfillment.

TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE

“Not my will but yours be done.” Luke 22:42

Your Evening Prayer

Heavenly Father,
Forgive me for the times I confuse Your will with my own plans. Teach me to live in holy dependence on You and to seek Your direction before I rush ahead. In the quiet places of my heart, help me truly pray, “Not my will but Yours be done,” and give me courage to accept what that prayer may require. When You lead me away from things I desire, satisfy me in Your presence. When You call me to release pride, comfort, or control, fix my eyes on Your holiness and goodness. Like Jesus in the garden, I bow before You tonight and trust that Your will is always wise, always loving, and always leading me toward life.
Amen.

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