The Christian, Our Will, and the Will of God June 7 2026

This message takes us into the Garden of Gethsemane, where we encounter one of the most profound prayers ever uttered: 'Not my will, but yours be done.' At the heart of this teaching is an exploration of what it means to be truly human—created in God's image with a will of our own, yet profoundly affected by sin. We discover that our minds have been darkened, our affections misdirected, our consciences confused, and our wills enslaved to sin. Even when we know what's right, we often lack the power to choose it. But here's the beautiful truth: through Christ's redemption, we're made new. Our capacity to discern God's will is restored, our desires are transformed, and we're given the power to actually choose obedience. The message challenges us to embrace daily surrender—not as a loss of identity, but as the path to finding our truest selves. When we pray 'thy will be done,' we're not becoming puppets or losing our personhood; we're discovering that God's will, rooted in perfect love and wisdom, is actually the most satisfying thing we could ever experience. This isn't a one-time commitment but a daily, conscious choice to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him—trusting that our Heavenly Father knows what's best for us.