One of the most important aspects of prayer is that it draws us closer to God. It strengthens our relationship with Him and helps to ensure we are on the same page with Him. A major part of prayer is making sure our hearts are right. This is why Jesus prayed in Matthew 6:10:
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10 NIV)
God’s Word reveals His will to us, and prayer is one way we release His power in our lives to live His will out.
Jesus prayed to God to take the cup of crucifixion from Him in the Garden of Gethsemane in Luke 22 where He prays:
“Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.” (Luke 22:42 NKJV)
Jesus’ position in prayer was that God’s will would always be done. So, what do we do when God wants something that we don’t want? Like Jesus, we pray for the grace to accept God’s will. If we really believe God is who He says He is, and that He is greater and all-knowing and all-powerful, then we trust Him. God is at a higher vantage point than us. He sees what we can’t see. So even when it looks like His plans are not what we would decide, we can trust His ways are better. Today, I encourage you to pray for and trust God’s perfect will for your life.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, grant me the courage and strength to pray for Your perfect will for my life. When I am uncertain or don’t understand Your will, please help me to receive Your unwavering grace. In Jesus Christ’s Name, I pray. Amen.