My Way - Amended

I think it was C. S. Lewis that said there were two kinds of people:

1) those that say to God "Thy will be done."
2) those to whom the Lord must say "Have it your way."

At Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, “Thy will be done.”

To pray this requires a surrender of the soul. Four verses earlier in this John 19 passsage, Jesus said, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even unto death." He had given His soul over to the Father. Jesus had called the twelve to full surrender and today He calls you and me to full surrender.

What do you think?

To pray this requires a surrender of our will. Jesus prayed, “Not as I will, but your will be done”

We do have stubborn wills. We are born with stubborn wills. Paul struggled with his own will. Men and animals have stubborn wills. Have you ever tried to lead an animal where he didn’t want to go? James reminds us that we put bits in horses’ mouths to control their will.

Do men and women refuse to come to Christ because of their stubborn will? Have you refused to forgive because of your will? Yield to God and make His will your own. You will experience great relief and peace. When we release our will to the Father, we can expect release from ourselves. We are giving ourselves over to Him and His Lordship.

BTW, Sunday I was privileged to preach twice at Collinsville. Thanks to Pastor Jeff for his confidence.